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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.56, 610.02 and 175.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.56, 610.02 and 175.52 is: 263.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.56 : 610.02 = 175.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.56/610.02 = 175.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.56x = 610.02 × 175.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.56x = 107,070.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,070.71/406.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.36

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