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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.03, 616.77 and 176.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.03, 616.77 and 176.75 is: 265.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.03 : 616.77 = 176.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.03/616.77 = 176.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.03x = 616.77 × 176.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.03x = 109,011.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,011.01/411.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.21

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