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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.88, 917.86 and 179

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.88, 917.86 and 179 is: 268.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.88 : 917.86 = 179 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.88/917.86 = 179/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.88x = 917.86 × 179
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.88x = 164,296.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,296.94/611.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.51

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