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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.18, 610.66 and 175.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.18, 610.66 and 175.99 is: 263.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.18 : 610.66 = 175.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.18/610.66 = 175.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.18x = 610.66 × 175.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.18x = 107,470.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,470.05/407.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.94

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