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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.69, 608.05 and 174.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.69, 608.05 and 174.70 is: 261.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.69 : 608.05 = 174.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.69/608.05 = 174.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.69x = 608.05 × 174.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.69x = 106,226.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,226.34/405.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.84

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