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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.18, 616.68 and 180.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.18, 616.68 and 180.06 is: 270.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.18 : 616.68 = 180.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.18/616.68 = 180.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.18x = 616.68 × 180.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.18x = 111,039.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,039.40/411.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.05

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