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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.49, 615.19 and 179.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.49, 615.19 and 179.03 is: 268.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.49 : 615.19 = 179.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.49/615.19 = 179.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.49x = 615.19 × 179.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.49x = 110,137.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,137.47/410.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.31

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