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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.80, 616.31 and 179.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.80, 616.31 and 179.64 is: 269.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.80 : 616.31 = 179.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.80/616.31 = 179.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.80x = 616.31 × 179.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.80x = 110,713.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,713.93/410.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.51

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