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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.46, 615.80 and 179.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.46, 615.80 and 179.30 is: 268.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.46 : 615.80 = 179.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.46/615.80 = 179.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.46x = 615.80 × 179.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.46x = 110,408.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,408.96/410.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.99

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