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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.17, 609.29 and 175.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.17, 609.29 and 175.07 is: 262.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.17 : 609.29 = 175.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.17/609.29 = 175.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.17x = 609.29 × 175.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.17x = 106,668.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,668.40/406.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.62

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