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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.89, 612.98 and 177.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.89, 612.98 and 177.60 is: 266.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.89 : 612.98 = 177.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.89/612.98 = 177.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.89x = 612.98 × 177.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.89x = 108,865.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,865.47/408.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.25

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