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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.33, 616.93 and 180.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.33, 616.93 and 180.18 is: 270.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.33 : 616.93 = 180.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.33/616.93 = 180.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.33x = 616.93 × 180.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.33x = 111,158.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,158.45/411.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.24

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