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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.03, 616.34 and 179.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.03, 616.34 and 179.84 is: 269.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.03 : 616.34 = 179.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.03/616.34 = 179.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.03x = 616.34 × 179.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.03x = 110,844.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,844.58/411.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.68

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