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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.42, 916.95 and 178.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.42, 916.95 and 178.46 is: 267.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.42 : 916.95 = 178.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.42/916.95 = 178.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.42x = 916.95 × 178.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.42x = 163,638.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,638.90/611.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.64

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