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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.73, 917.60 and 178.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.73, 917.60 and 178.89 is: 268.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.73 : 917.60 = 178.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.73/917.60 = 178.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.73x = 917.60 × 178.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.73x = 164,148.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,148.57/611.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.34

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