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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.59, 608.41 and 174.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.59, 608.41 and 174.32 is: 261.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.59 : 608.41 = 174.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.59/608.41 = 174.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.59x = 608.41 × 174.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.59x = 106,054.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,054.55/405.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.48

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