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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.47, 612.81 and 177.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.47, 612.81 and 177.30 is: 266.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.47 : 612.81 = 177.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.47/612.81 = 177.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.47x = 612.81 × 177.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.47x = 108,650.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,650.33/408.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.00

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