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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.66, 608.50 and 174.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.66, 608.50 and 174.62 is: 261.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.66 : 608.50 = 174.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.66/608.50 = 174.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.66x = 608.50 × 174.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.66x = 106,256.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,256.27/405.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.93

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