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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.21, 610.37 and 176.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.21, 610.37 and 176.02 is: 263.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.21 : 610.37 = 176.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.21/610.37 = 176.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.21x = 610.37 × 176.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.21x = 107,433.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,433.40/407.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.83

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