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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.55, 613.08 and 177.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.55, 613.08 and 177.45 is: 266.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.55 : 613.08 = 177.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.55/613.08 = 177.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.55x = 613.08 × 177.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.55x = 108,791.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,791.05/408.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.29

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