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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 601.11, 901.41 and 184.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 601.11, 901.41 and 184.59 is: 276.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    601.11 : 901.41 = 184.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    601.11/901.41 = 184.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    601.11x = 901.41 × 184.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    601.11x = 166,391.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,391.27/601.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.81

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