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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.27, 612.10 and 177.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.27, 612.10 and 177.01 is: 265.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.27 : 612.10 = 177.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.27/612.10 = 177.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.27x = 612.10 × 177.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.27x = 108,347.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,347.82/408.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.38

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