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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.83, 610.22 and 175.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.83, 610.22 and 175.58 is: 263.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.83 : 610.22 = 175.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.83/610.22 = 175.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.83x = 610.22 × 175.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.83x = 107,139.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,139.82/406.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.35

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