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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.41, 920.28 and 180.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.41, 920.28 and 180.56 is: 270.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.41 : 920.28 = 180.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.41/920.28 = 180.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.41x = 920.28 × 180.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.41x = 166,167.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,167.72/613.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.89

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