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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.86, 610.30 and 175.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.86, 610.30 and 175.61 is: 263.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.86 : 610.30 = 175.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.86/610.30 = 175.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.86x = 610.30 × 175.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.86x = 107,171.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,171.73/406.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.41

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