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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.48, 608.26 and 174.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.48, 608.26 and 174.26 is: 261.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.48 : 608.26 = 174.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.48/608.26 = 174.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.48x = 608.26 × 174.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.48x = 105,995.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,995.39/405.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.41

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