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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.85, 611.70 and 176.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.85, 611.70 and 176.78 is: 265.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.85 : 611.70 = 176.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.85/611.70 = 176.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.85x = 611.70 × 176.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.85x = 108,133.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,133.27/407.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.13

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