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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.41, 616.64 and 180.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.41, 616.64 and 180.26 is: 270.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.41 : 616.64 = 180.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.41/616.64 = 180.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.41x = 616.64 × 180.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.41x = 111,151.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,151.54/411.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.18

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