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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.08, 917.84 and 179.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.08, 917.84 and 179.13 is: 268.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.08 : 917.84 = 179.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.08/917.84 = 179.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.08x = 917.84 × 179.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.08x = 164,412.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,412.68/612.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.61

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