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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.16, 616.74 and 180.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.16, 616.74 and 180.04 is: 270.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.16 : 616.74 = 180.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.16/616.74 = 180.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.16x = 616.74 × 180.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.16x = 111,037.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,037.87/411.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.06

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