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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.46, 608.40 and 174.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.46, 608.40 and 174.29 is: 261.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.46 : 608.40 = 174.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.46/608.40 = 174.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.46x = 608.40 × 174.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.46x = 106,038.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,038.04/405.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.53

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