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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.55, 917.46 and 178.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.55, 917.46 and 178.70 is: 268.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.55 : 917.46 = 178.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.55/917.46 = 178.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.55x = 917.46 × 178.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.55x = 163,945.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,945.51/611.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.08

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