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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.04, 615.18 and 179.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.04, 615.18 and 179.18 is: 268.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.04 : 615.18 = 179.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.04/615.18 = 179.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.04x = 615.18 × 179.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.04x = 110,227.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,227.95/410.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.82

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