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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.74, 608.64 and 174.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.74, 608.64 and 174.63 is: 261.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.74 : 608.64 = 174.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.74/608.64 = 174.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.74x = 608.64 × 174.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.74x = 106,286.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,286.15/405.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.96

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