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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.74, 616.30 and 179.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.74, 616.30 and 179.96 is: 270.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.74 : 616.30 = 179.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.74/616.30 = 179.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.74x = 616.30 × 179.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.74x = 110,905.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,905.82/410.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.02

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