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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.91, 609.12 and 174.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.91, 609.12 and 174.76 is: 262.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.91 : 609.12 = 174.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.91/609.12 = 174.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.91x = 609.12 × 174.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.91x = 106,448.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,448.29/405.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.25

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