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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.94, 614.78 and 178.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.94, 614.78 and 178.76 is: 268.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.94 : 614.78 = 178.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.94/614.78 = 178.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.94x = 614.78 × 178.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.94x = 109,898.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,898.72/409.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.08

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