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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.97, 917.96 and 179.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.97, 917.96 and 179.13 is: 268.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.97 : 917.96 = 179.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.97/917.96 = 179.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.97x = 917.96 × 179.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.97x = 164,434.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,434.17/611.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.70

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