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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.49, 917.40 and 178.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.49, 917.40 and 178.65 is: 268.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.49 : 917.40 = 178.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.49/917.40 = 178.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.49x = 917.40 × 178.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.49x = 163,893.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,893.51/611.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.02

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