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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.29, 615.28 and 179.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.29, 615.28 and 179.04 is: 268.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.29 : 615.28 = 179.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.29/615.28 = 179.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.29x = 615.28 × 179.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.29x = 110,159.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,159.73/410.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.49

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