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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.52, 615.75 and 179.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.52, 615.75 and 179.25 is: 268.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.52 : 615.75 = 179.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.52/615.75 = 179.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.52x = 615.75 × 179.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.52x = 110,371.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,371.21/410.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.86

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