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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.94, 918.07 and 179.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.94, 918.07 and 179.10 is: 268.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.94 : 918.07 = 179.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.94/918.07 = 179.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.94x = 918.07 × 179.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.94x = 164,420.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,420.85/611.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.69

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