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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.20, 615.57 and 179.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.20, 615.57 and 179.31 is: 269.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.20 : 615.57 = 179.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.20/615.57 = 179.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.20x = 615.57 × 179.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.20x = 110,377.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,377.86/410.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.08

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