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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.63, 918.81 and 179.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.63, 918.81 and 179.69 is: 269.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.63 : 918.81 = 179.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.63/918.81 = 179.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.63x = 918.81 × 179.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.63x = 165,096.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,096.37/612.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.49

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