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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.72, 616.04 and 179.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.72, 616.04 and 179.55 is: 269.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.72 : 616.04 = 179.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.72/616.04 = 179.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.72x = 616.04 × 179.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.72x = 110,610.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,610.43/410.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.31

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