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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.03, 616.59 and 179.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.03, 616.59 and 179.99 is: 270.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.03 : 616.59 = 179.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.03/616.59 = 179.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.03x = 616.59 × 179.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.03x = 110,980.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,980.03/411.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.00

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