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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.04, 608.59 and 174.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.04, 608.59 and 174.58 is: 261.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.04 : 608.59 = 174.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.04/608.59 = 174.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.04x = 608.59 × 174.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.04x = 106,247.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,247.64/406.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.67

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