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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.45, 610.97 and 176.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.45, 610.97 and 176.22 is: 264.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.45 : 610.97 = 176.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.45/610.97 = 176.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.45x = 610.97 × 176.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.45x = 107,664.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,664.25/407.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.24

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