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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.75, 917.63 and 178.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.75, 917.63 and 178.91 is: 268.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.75 : 917.63 = 178.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.75/917.63 = 178.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.75x = 917.63 × 178.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.75x = 164,173.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,173.18/611.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.37

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