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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.55, 610.86 and 176.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.55, 610.86 and 176.55 is: 264.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.55 : 610.86 = 176.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.55/610.86 = 176.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.55x = 610.86 × 176.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.55x = 107,845.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,845.70/407.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.62

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