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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.42, 920.26 and 180.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.42, 920.26 and 180.60 is: 270.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.42 : 920.26 = 180.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.42/920.26 = 180.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.42x = 920.26 × 180.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.42x = 166,198.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,198.96/613.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.94

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