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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.58, 610.14 and 175.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.58, 610.14 and 175.69 is: 263.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.58 : 610.14 = 175.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.58/610.14 = 175.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.58x = 610.14 × 175.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.58x = 107,195.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,195.50/406.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.65

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