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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.85, 917.78 and 179

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.85, 917.78 and 179 is: 268.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.85 : 917.78 = 179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.85/917.78 = 179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.85x = 917.78 × 179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.85x = 164,282.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,282.62/611.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.50

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