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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.07, 612.17 and 176.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.07, 612.17 and 176.91 is: 265.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.07 : 612.17 = 176.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.07/612.17 = 176.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.07x = 612.17 × 176.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.07x = 108,298.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,298.11/408.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.39

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