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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.89, 616.31 and 179.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.89, 616.31 and 179.75 is: 269.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.89 : 616.31 = 179.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.89/616.31 = 179.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.89x = 616.31 × 179.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.89x = 110,783.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,783.04/410.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.62

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