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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.81, 608.83 and 171.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.81, 608.83 and 171.65 is: 257.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.81 : 608.83 = 171.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.81/608.83 = 171.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.81x = 608.83 × 171.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.81x = 104,506.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,506.76/405.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.53

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