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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.62, 917.43 and 178.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.62, 917.43 and 178.77 is: 268.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.62 : 917.43 = 178.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.62/917.43 = 178.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.62x = 917.43 × 178.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.62x = 164,011.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,011.73/611.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.16

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