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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.16, 916.64 and 178.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.16, 916.64 and 178.22 is: 267.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.16 : 916.64 = 178.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.16/916.64 = 178.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.16x = 916.64 × 178.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.16x = 163,359.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,359.44/611.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.29

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