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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.79, 617.80 and 180.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.79, 617.80 and 180.70 is: 271.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.79 : 617.80 = 180.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.79/617.80 = 180.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.79x = 617.80 × 180.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.79x = 111,636.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,636.46/411.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.10

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