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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.72, 917.67 and 178.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.72, 917.67 and 178.88 is: 268.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.72 : 917.67 = 178.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.72/917.67 = 178.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.72x = 917.67 × 178.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.72x = 164,148.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,148.22/611.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.34

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