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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.94, 616.41 and 179.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.94, 616.41 and 179.72 is: 269.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.94 : 616.41 = 179.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.94/616.41 = 179.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.94x = 616.41 × 179.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.94x = 110,780.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,780.43/410.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.58

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