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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.54, 613.76 and 178.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.54, 613.76 and 178.36 is: 267.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.54 : 613.76 = 178.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.54/613.76 = 178.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.54x = 613.76 × 178.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.54x = 109,470.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,470.23/409.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.30

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