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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.62, 615.97 and 179.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.62, 615.97 and 179.44 is: 269.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.62 : 615.97 = 179.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.62/615.97 = 179.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.62x = 615.97 × 179.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.62x = 110,529.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,529.66/410.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.18

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