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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.61, 616.02 and 179.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.61, 616.02 and 179.43 is: 269.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.61 : 616.02 = 179.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.61/616.02 = 179.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.61x = 616.02 × 179.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.61x = 110,532.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,532.47/410.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.19

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