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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.36, 610.93 and 176.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.36, 610.93 and 176.20 is: 264.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.36 : 610.93 = 176.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.36/610.93 = 176.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.36x = 610.93 × 176.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.36x = 107,645.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,645.87/407.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.25

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