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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.41, 917.13 and 178.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.41, 917.13 and 178.60 is: 267.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.41 : 917.13 = 178.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.41/917.13 = 178.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.41x = 917.13 × 178.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.41x = 163,799.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,799.42/611.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.90

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