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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.11, 918.23 and 179.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.11, 918.23 and 179.27 is: 268.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.11 : 918.23 = 179.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.11/918.23 = 179.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.11x = 918.23 × 179.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.11x = 164,611.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,611.09/612.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.92

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