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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.06, 612.09 and 176.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.06, 612.09 and 176.76 is: 265.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.06 : 612.09 = 176.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.06/612.09 = 176.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.06x = 612.09 × 176.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.06x = 108,193.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,193.03/408.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.14

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