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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611, 916.50 and 178.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611, 916.50 and 178.16 is: 267.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611 : 916.50 = 178.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611/916.50 = 178.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611x = 916.50 × 178.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611x = 163,283.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,283.64/611
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.24

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