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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.14, 615.56 and 179.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.14, 615.56 and 179.22 is: 268.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.14 : 615.56 = 179.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.14/615.56 = 179.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.14x = 615.56 × 179.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.14x = 110,318.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,318.80/410.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.98

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