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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405, 607.58 and 177

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405, 607.58 and 177 is: 265.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405 : 607.58 = 177 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405/607.58 = 177/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405x = 607.58 × 177
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405x = 107,541.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,541.66/405
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.53

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