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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.70, 611.15 and 176.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.70, 611.15 and 176.76 is: 264.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.70 : 611.15 = 176.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.70/611.15 = 176.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.70x = 611.15 × 176.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.70x = 108,025.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,025.99/407.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.96

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