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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.71, 612.61 and 177.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.71, 612.61 and 177.52 is: 266.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.71 : 612.61 = 177.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.71/612.61 = 177.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.71x = 612.61 × 177.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.71x = 108,750.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,750.53/408.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.08

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