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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.15, 610.58 and 176.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.15, 610.58 and 176.05 is: 264.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.15 : 610.58 = 176.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.15/610.58 = 176.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.15x = 610.58 × 176.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.15x = 107,491.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,491.73/407.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.01

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