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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.20, 916.53 and 178.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.20, 916.53 and 178.39 is: 267.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.20 : 916.53 = 178.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.20/916.53 = 178.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.20x = 916.53 × 178.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.20x = 163,499.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,499.79/611.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.51

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