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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408, 612.16 and 180.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408, 612.16 and 180.16 is: 270.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408 : 612.16 = 180.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408/612.16 = 180.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408x = 612.16 × 180.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408x = 110,286.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,286.75/408
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.31

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