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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.08, 612.36 and 177.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.08, 612.36 and 177.08 is: 265.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.08 : 612.36 = 177.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.08/612.36 = 177.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.08x = 612.36 × 177.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.08x = 108,436.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,436.71/408.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.72

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