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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.73, 612.60 and 177.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.73, 612.60 and 177.13 is: 265.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.73 : 612.60 = 177.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.73/612.60 = 177.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.73x = 612.60 × 177.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.73x = 108,509.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,509.84/408.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.48

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