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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.57, 607.84 and 174.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.57, 607.84 and 174.18 is: 261.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.57 : 607.84 = 174.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.57/607.84 = 174.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.57x = 607.84 × 174.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.57x = 105,872.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,872.70/405.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.05

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