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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.95, 609.12 and 174.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.95, 609.12 and 174.94 is: 262.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.95 : 609.12 = 174.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.95/609.12 = 174.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.95x = 609.12 × 174.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.95x = 106,557.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,557.93/405.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.49

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