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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.73, 610.98 and 176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.73, 610.98 and 176.40 is: 264.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.73 : 610.98 = 176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.73/610.98 = 176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.73x = 610.98 × 176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.73x = 107,776.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,776.87/407.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.33

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