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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.67, 917.23 and 178.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.67, 917.23 and 178.86 is: 268.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.67 : 917.23 = 178.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.67/917.23 = 178.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.67x = 917.23 × 178.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.67x = 164,055.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,055.76/611.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.21

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