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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.51, 916.98 and 178.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.51, 916.98 and 178.58 is: 267.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.51 : 916.98 = 178.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.51/916.98 = 178.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.51x = 916.98 × 178.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.51x = 163,757.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,757.25/611.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.79

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