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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.78, 918.99 and 179.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.78, 918.99 and 179.79 is: 269.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.78 : 918.99 = 179.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.78/918.99 = 179.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.78x = 918.99 × 179.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.78x = 165,225.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,225.21/612.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.63

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