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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.11, 616.05 and 179.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.11, 616.05 and 179.79 is: 269.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.11 : 616.05 = 179.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.11/616.05 = 179.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.11x = 616.05 × 179.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.11x = 110,759.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,759.63/411.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.42

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