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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.45, 608.16 and 174.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.45, 608.16 and 174.23 is: 261.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.45 : 608.16 = 174.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.45/608.16 = 174.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.45x = 608.16 × 174.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.45x = 105,956.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,956.68/405.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.33

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