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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.82, 608.82 and 174.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.82, 608.82 and 174.72 is: 262.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.82 : 608.82 = 174.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.82/608.82 = 174.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.82x = 608.82 × 174.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.82x = 106,374.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,374.66/405.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.12

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