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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.82, 610.32 and 175.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.82, 610.32 and 175.72 is: 263.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.82 : 610.32 = 175.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.82/610.32 = 175.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.82x = 610.32 × 175.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.82x = 107,245.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,245.43/406.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.62

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