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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.52, 615.72 and 179.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.52, 615.72 and 179.36 is: 269.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.52 : 615.72 = 179.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.52/615.72 = 179.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.52x = 615.72 × 179.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.52x = 110,435.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,435.54/410.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.01

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