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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.17, 612.50 and 177.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.17, 612.50 and 177.12 is: 265.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.17 : 612.50 = 177.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.17/612.50 = 177.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.17x = 612.50 × 177.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.17x = 108,485.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,485.11/408.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.78

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