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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.78, 613.42 and 177.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.78, 613.42 and 177.68 is: 266.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.78 : 613.42 = 177.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.78/613.42 = 177.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.78x = 613.42 × 177.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.78x = 108,993.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,993.69/408.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.63

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