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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.84, 608.99 and 171.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.84, 608.99 and 171.56 is: 257.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.84 : 608.99 = 171.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.84/608.99 = 171.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.84x = 608.99 × 171.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.84x = 104,477.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,477.23/405.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.43

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