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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411.82, 617.98 and 180.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411.82, 617.98 and 180.71 is: 271.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411.82 : 617.98 = 180.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411.82/617.98 = 180.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411.82x = 617.98 × 180.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411.82x = 111,674.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,674.62/411.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.17

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