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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.95, 608.99 and 174.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.95, 608.99 and 174.69 is: 262.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.95 : 608.99 = 174.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.95/608.99 = 174.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.95x = 608.99 × 174.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.95x = 106,383.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,383.59/405.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.06

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