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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.91, 608.40 and 174.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.91, 608.40 and 174.75 is: 261.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.91 : 608.40 = 174.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.91/608.40 = 174.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.91x = 608.40 × 174.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.91x = 106,319.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,319.86/405.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.93

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