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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.91, 917.73 and 179.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.91, 917.73 and 179.01 is: 268.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.91 : 917.73 = 179.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.91/917.73 = 179.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.91x = 917.73 × 179.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.91x = 164,282.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,282.85/611.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.48

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