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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.23, 916.89 and 178.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.23, 916.89 and 178.38 is: 267.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.23 : 916.89 = 178.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.23/916.89 = 178.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.23x = 916.89 × 178.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.23x = 163,554.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,554.84/611.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.58

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