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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.44, 917.30 and 178.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.44, 917.30 and 178.61 is: 267.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.44 : 917.30 = 178.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.44/917.30 = 178.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.44x = 917.30 × 178.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.44x = 163,834.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,834.81/611.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.95

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