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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.26, 615.62 and 179.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.26, 615.62 and 179.32 is: 269.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.26 : 615.62 = 179.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.26/615.62 = 179.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.26x = 615.62 × 179.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.26x = 110,392.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,392.08/410.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.08

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