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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.05, 616.61 and 179.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.05, 616.61 and 179.91 is: 269.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.05 : 616.61 = 179.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.05/616.61 = 179.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.05x = 616.61 × 179.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.05x = 110,934.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,934.75/411.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.88

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