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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.56, 615.95 and 179.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.56, 615.95 and 179.47 is: 269.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.56 : 615.95 = 179.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.56/615.95 = 179.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.56x = 615.95 × 179.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.56x = 110,542.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,542.11/410.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.25

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