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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.90, 607.57 and 176.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.90, 607.57 and 176.90 is: 265.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.90 : 607.57 = 176.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.90/607.57 = 176.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.90x = 607.57 × 176.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.90x = 107,479.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,479.13/404.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.45

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