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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.43, 917.30 and 178.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.43, 917.30 and 178.58 is: 267.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.43 : 917.30 = 178.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.43/917.30 = 178.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.43x = 917.30 × 178.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.43x = 163,811.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,811.43/611.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.92

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