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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.16, 916.74 and 178.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.16, 916.74 and 178.30 is: 267.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.16 : 916.74 = 178.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.16/916.74 = 178.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.16x = 916.74 × 178.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.16x = 163,454.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,454.74/611.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.45

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