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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.16, 612.24 and 177.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.16, 612.24 and 177.04 is: 265.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.16 : 612.24 = 177.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.16/612.24 = 177.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.16x = 612.24 × 177.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.16x = 108,390.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,390.97/408.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.56

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