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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.96, 602.64 and 179.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.96, 602.64 and 179.49 is: 269.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.96 : 602.64 = 179.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.96/602.64 = 179.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.96x = 602.64 × 179.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.96x = 108,167.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,167.85/401.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.10

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