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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.22, 613.86 and 178.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.22, 613.86 and 178.34 is: 267.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.22 : 613.86 = 178.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.22/613.86 = 178.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.22x = 613.86 × 178.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.22x = 109,475.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,475.79/409.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.52

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