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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.92, 917.90 and 179.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.92, 917.90 and 179.08 is: 268.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.92 : 917.90 = 179.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.92/917.90 = 179.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.92x = 917.90 × 179.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.92x = 164,375.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,375.01/611.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.62

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