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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.73, 611.55 and 176.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.73, 611.55 and 176.58 is: 264.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.73 : 611.55 = 176.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.73/611.55 = 176.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.73x = 611.55 × 176.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.73x = 107,987.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,987.50/407.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.85

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