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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.28, 610.98 and 176.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.28, 610.98 and 176.22 is: 264.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.28 : 610.98 = 176.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.28/610.98 = 176.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.28x = 610.98 × 176.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.28x = 107,666.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,666.90/407.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.36

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