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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.75, 608.31 and 174.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.75, 608.31 and 174.34 is: 261.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.75 : 608.31 = 174.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.75/608.31 = 174.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.75x = 608.31 × 174.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.75x = 106,049.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,049.72/405.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.37

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