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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.27, 615.06 and 179.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.27, 615.06 and 179.26 is: 268.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.27 : 615.06 = 179.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.27/615.06 = 179.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.27x = 615.06 × 179.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.27x = 110,254.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,254.12/410.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.74

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