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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.04, 614.60 and 178.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.04, 614.60 and 178.59 is: 267.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.04 : 614.60 = 178.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.04/614.60 = 178.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.04x = 614.60 × 178.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.04x = 109,760.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,760.52/410.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.68

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