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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.62, 614.63 and 178.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.62, 614.63 and 178.72 is: 268.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.62 : 614.63 = 178.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.62/614.63 = 178.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.62x = 614.63 × 178.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.62x = 109,846.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,846.67/409.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.17

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