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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.13, 612.21 and 177.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.13, 612.21 and 177.10 is: 265.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.13 : 612.21 = 177.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.13/612.21 = 177.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.13x = 612.21 × 177.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.13x = 108,422.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,422.39/408.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.66

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