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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.94, 612.07 and 176.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.94, 612.07 and 176.70 is: 265.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.94 : 612.07 = 176.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.94/612.07 = 176.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.94x = 612.07 × 176.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.94x = 108,152.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,152.77/407.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.12

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