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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411, 616.26 and 180.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411, 616.26 and 180.04 is: 269.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411 : 616.26 = 180.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411/616.26 = 180.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411x = 616.26 × 180.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411x = 110,951.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,951.45/411
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.95

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