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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.67, 608.54 and 174.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.67, 608.54 and 174.57 is: 261.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.67 : 608.54 = 174.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.67/608.54 = 174.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.67x = 608.54 × 174.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.67x = 106,232.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,232.83/405.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.87

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