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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.81, 611.53 and 176.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.81, 611.53 and 176.56 is: 264.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.81 : 611.53 = 176.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.81/611.53 = 176.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.81x = 611.53 × 176.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.81x = 107,969.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,969.77/407.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.75

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