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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.44, 613.66 and 178.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.44, 613.66 and 178.19 is: 267.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.44 : 613.66 = 178.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.44/613.66 = 178.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.44x = 613.66 × 178.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.44x = 109,348.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,348.08/409.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.07

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