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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.74, 917.77 and 178.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.74, 917.77 and 178.90 is: 268.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.74 : 917.77 = 178.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.74/917.77 = 178.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.74x = 917.77 × 178.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.74x = 164,189.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,189.05/611.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.40

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