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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.50, 608.51 and 174.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.50, 608.51 and 174.45 is: 261.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.50 : 608.51 = 174.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.50/608.51 = 174.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.50x = 608.51 × 174.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.50x = 106,153.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,153.70/405.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.79

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