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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.08, 613.74 and 178.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.08, 613.74 and 178.02 is: 267.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.08 : 613.74 = 178.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.08/613.74 = 178.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.08x = 613.74 × 178.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.08x = 109,257.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,257.99/409.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.08

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