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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.34, 615.61 and 179.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.34, 615.61 and 179.17 is: 268.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.34 : 615.61 = 179.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.34/615.61 = 179.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.34x = 615.61 × 179.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.34x = 110,298.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,298.84/410.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.80

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