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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.86, 616.10 and 179.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.86, 616.10 and 179.74 is: 269.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.86 : 616.10 = 179.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.86/616.10 = 179.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.86x = 616.10 × 179.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.86x = 110,737.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,737.81/410.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.53

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