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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.09, 616.73 and 179.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.09, 616.73 and 179.97 is: 269.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.09 : 616.73 = 179.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.09/616.73 = 179.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.09x = 616.73 × 179.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.09x = 110,992.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,992.00/411.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.99

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