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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.45, 612.24 and 177.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.45, 612.24 and 177.39 is: 265.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.45 : 612.24 = 177.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.45/612.24 = 177.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.45x = 612.24 × 177.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.45x = 108,605.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,605.25/408.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.90

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