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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.70, 608.58 and 171.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.70, 608.58 and 171.38 is: 257.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.70 : 608.58 = 171.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.70/608.58 = 171.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.70x = 608.58 × 171.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.70x = 104,298.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,298.44/405.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.08

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