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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.43, 608.17 and 174.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.43, 608.17 and 174.27 is: 261.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.43 : 608.17 = 174.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.43/608.17 = 174.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.43x = 608.17 × 174.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.43x = 105,985.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,985.79/405.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.42

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