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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.81, 919.41 and 179.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.81, 919.41 and 179.97 is: 270.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.81 : 919.41 = 179.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.81/919.41 = 179.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.81x = 919.41 × 179.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.81x = 165,466.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,466.22/612.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.01

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