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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.41, 920.25 and 180.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.41, 920.25 and 180.60 is: 270.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.41 : 920.25 = 180.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.41/920.25 = 180.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.41x = 920.25 × 180.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.41x = 166,197.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,197.15/613.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.94

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