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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.04, 613.64 and 178

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.04, 613.64 and 178 is: 267.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.04 : 613.64 = 178 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.04/613.64 = 178/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.04x = 613.64 × 178
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.04x = 109,227.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,227.92/409.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.03

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