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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409.96, 615.04 and 178.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409.96, 615.04 and 178.79 is: 268.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409.96 : 615.04 = 178.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409.96/615.04 = 178.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409.96x = 615.04 × 178.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409.96x = 109,963.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,963.00/409.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.23

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