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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.63, 615.98 and 179.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.63, 615.98 and 179.46 is: 269.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.63 : 615.98 = 179.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.63/615.98 = 179.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.63x = 615.98 × 179.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.63x = 110,544.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,544.22/410.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.21

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