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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.62, 617.23 and 177.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.62, 617.23 and 177.32 is: 265.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.62 : 617.23 = 177.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.62/617.23 = 177.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.62x = 617.23 × 177.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.62x = 109,447.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,447.22/411.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.89

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