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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.65, 610.25 and 175.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.65, 610.25 and 175.59 is: 263.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.65 : 610.25 = 175.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.65/610.25 = 175.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.65x = 610.25 × 175.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.65x = 107,152.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,152.92/406.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.50

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