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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.53, 608.36 and 174.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.53, 608.36 and 174.42 is: 261.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.53 : 608.36 = 174.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.53/608.36 = 174.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.53x = 608.36 × 174.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.53x = 106,109.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,109.28/405.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.66

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