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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.13, 611.45 and 173.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.13, 611.45 and 173.34 is: 259.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.13 : 611.45 = 173.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.13/611.45 = 173.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.13x = 611.45 × 173.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.13x = 105,988.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,988.74/408.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.69

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