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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.18, 616.52 and 179.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.18, 616.52 and 179.96 is: 269.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.18 : 616.52 = 179.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.18/616.52 = 179.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.18x = 616.52 × 179.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.18x = 110,948.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,948.94/411.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.83

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