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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.10, 618.42 and 180.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.10, 618.42 and 180.92 is: 271.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.10 : 618.42 = 180.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.10/618.42 = 180.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.10x = 618.42 × 180.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.10x = 111,884.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,884.55/412.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.50

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