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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.16, 616.83 and 179.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.16, 616.83 and 179.95 is: 269.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.16 : 616.83 = 179.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.16/616.83 = 179.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.16x = 616.83 × 179.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.16x = 110,998.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,998.56/411.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.96

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