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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.62, 608.49 and 174.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.62, 608.49 and 174.50 is: 261.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.62 : 608.49 = 174.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.62/608.49 = 174.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.62x = 608.49 × 174.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.62x = 106,183.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,183.68/405.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.78

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