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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.61, 613.80 and 178.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.61, 613.80 and 178.29 is: 267.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.61 : 613.80 = 178.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.61/613.80 = 178.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.61x = 613.80 × 178.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.61x = 109,434.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,434.40/409.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.17

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