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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.47, 920.21 and 180.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.47, 920.21 and 180.63 is: 270.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.47 : 920.21 = 180.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.47/920.21 = 180.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.47x = 920.21 × 180.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.47x = 166,217.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,217.53/613.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.95

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