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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406, 609.24 and 174.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406, 609.24 and 174.88 is: 262.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406 : 609.24 = 174.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406/609.24 = 174.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406x = 609.24 × 174.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406x = 106,543.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,543.89/406
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.42

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