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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.60, 917.32 and 178.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.60, 917.32 and 178.72 is: 268.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.60 : 917.32 = 178.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.60/917.32 = 178.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.60x = 917.32 × 178.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.60x = 163,943.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,943.43/611.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.06

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