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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.50, 917.40 and 178.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.50, 917.40 and 178.66 is: 268.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.50 : 917.40 = 178.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.50/917.40 = 178.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.50x = 917.40 × 178.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.50x = 163,902.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,902.68/611.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.03

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