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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.76, 616.17 and 179.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.76, 616.17 and 179.66 is: 269.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.76 : 616.17 = 179.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.76/616.17 = 179.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.76x = 616.17 × 179.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.76x = 110,702.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,702.64/410.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.51

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