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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.41, 615.14 and 179.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.41, 615.14 and 179.25 is: 268.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.41 : 615.14 = 179.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.41/615.14 = 179.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.41x = 615.14 × 179.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.41x = 110,262.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,262.95/410.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.67

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