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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.39, 615.23 and 179.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.39, 615.23 and 179.10 is: 268.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.39 : 615.23 = 179.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.39/615.23 = 179.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.39x = 615.23 × 179.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.39x = 110,187.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,187.69/410.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.50

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