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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.04, 614.94 and 179.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.04, 614.94 and 179.04 is: 268.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.04 : 614.94 = 179.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.04/614.94 = 179.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.04x = 614.94 × 179.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.04x = 110,098.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,098.86/410.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.51

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