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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.08, 611.66 and 176.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.08, 611.66 and 176.63 is: 264.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.08 : 611.66 = 176.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.08/611.66 = 176.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.08x = 611.66 × 176.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.08x = 108,034.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,034.89/408.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.74

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