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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.97, 611.46 and 173.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.97, 611.46 and 173.61 is: 260.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.97 : 611.46 = 173.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.97/611.46 = 173.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.97x = 611.46 × 173.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.97x = 106,155.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,155.57/407.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.20

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