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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.87, 917.99 and 179.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.87, 917.99 and 179.03 is: 268.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.87 : 917.99 = 179.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.87/917.99 = 179.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.87x = 917.99 × 179.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.87x = 164,343.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,343.16/611.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.59

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