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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.69, 617.18 and 180.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.69, 617.18 and 180.41 is: 270.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.69 : 617.18 = 180.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.69/617.18 = 180.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.69x = 617.18 × 180.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.69x = 111,342.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,342.36/411.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.45

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