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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.03, 608.61 and 174.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.03, 608.61 and 174.78 is: 261.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.03 : 608.61 = 174.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.03/608.61 = 174.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.03x = 608.61 × 174.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.03x = 106,372.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,372.86/406.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.98

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