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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.96, 612.06 and 176.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.96, 612.06 and 176.96 is: 265.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.96 : 612.06 = 176.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.96/612.06 = 176.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.96x = 612.06 × 176.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.96x = 108,310.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,310.14/407.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.49

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