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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.19, 916.76 and 178.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.19, 916.76 and 178.34 is: 267.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.19 : 916.76 = 178.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.19/916.76 = 178.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.19x = 916.76 × 178.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.19x = 163,490.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,490.84/611.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.50

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