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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.15, 612.33 and 176.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.15, 612.33 and 176.94 is: 265.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.15 : 612.33 = 176.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.15/612.33 = 176.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.15x = 612.33 × 176.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.15x = 108,345.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,345.67/408.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.46

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