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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.95, 613.62 and 177.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.95, 613.62 and 177.95 is: 267.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.95 : 613.62 = 177.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.95/613.62 = 177.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.95x = 613.62 × 177.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.95x = 109,190.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,190.61/408.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.01

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