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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.66, 610.98 and 176.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.66, 610.98 and 176.29 is: 264.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.66 : 610.98 = 176.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.66/610.98 = 176.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.66x = 610.98 × 176.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.66x = 107,709.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,709.66/407.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.21

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