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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.61, 608.13 and 174.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.61, 608.13 and 174.38 is: 261.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.61 : 608.13 = 174.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.61/608.13 = 174.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.61x = 608.13 × 174.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.61x = 106,043.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,043.77/405.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.44

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