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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.62, 614.37 and 178.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.62, 614.37 and 178.50 is: 267.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.62 : 614.37 = 178.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.62/614.37 = 178.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.62x = 614.37 × 178.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.62x = 109,665.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,665.05/409.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.72

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