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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.70, 611.04 and 176.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.70, 611.04 and 176.70 is: 264.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.70 : 611.04 = 176.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.70/611.04 = 176.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.70x = 611.04 × 176.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.70x = 107,970.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,970.77/407.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.83

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