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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.51, 616.82 and 180.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.51, 616.82 and 180.53 is: 270.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.51 : 616.82 = 180.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.51/616.82 = 180.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.51x = 616.82 × 180.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.51x = 111,351.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,351.43/411.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.59

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