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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.33, 615.43 and 179.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.33, 615.43 and 179.18 is: 268.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.33 : 615.43 = 179.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.33/615.43 = 179.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.33x = 615.43 × 179.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.33x = 110,272.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,272.20/410.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.74

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