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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.60, 608.62 and 174.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.60, 608.62 and 174.72 is: 262.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.60 : 608.62 = 174.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.60/608.62 = 174.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.60x = 608.62 × 174.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.60x = 106,338.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,338.09/405.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.17

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