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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.40, 615.60 and 179.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.40, 615.60 and 179.16 is: 268.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.40 : 615.60 = 179.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.40/615.60 = 179.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.40x = 615.60 × 179.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.40x = 110,290.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,290.90/410.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.74

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