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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.66, 615.29 and 179.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.66, 615.29 and 179.20 is: 268.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.66 : 615.29 = 179.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.66/615.29 = 179.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.66x = 615.29 × 179.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.66x = 110,258.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,258.88/410.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.50

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