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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.89, 608.81 and 174.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.89, 608.81 and 174.66 is: 261.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.89 : 608.81 = 174.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.89/608.81 = 174.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.89x = 608.81 × 174.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.89x = 106,334.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,334.75/405.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.98

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