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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.52, 607.68 and 174.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.52, 607.68 and 174.28 is: 261.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.52 : 607.68 = 174.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.52/607.68 = 174.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.52x = 607.68 × 174.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.52x = 105,906.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,906.47/405.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.16

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