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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.10, 918.09 and 179.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.10, 918.09 and 179.25 is: 268.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.10 : 918.09 = 179.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.10/918.09 = 179.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.10x = 918.09 × 179.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.10x = 164,571.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,571.75/612.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.87

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