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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.33, 615.36 and 179.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.33, 615.36 and 179.16 is: 268.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.33 : 615.36 = 179.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.33/615.36 = 179.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.33x = 615.36 × 179.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.33x = 110,246.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,246.26/410.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.68

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