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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.53, 920.16 and 180.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.53, 920.16 and 180.59 is: 270.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.53 : 920.16 = 180.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.53/920.16 = 180.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.53x = 920.16 × 180.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.53x = 166,167.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,167.09/613.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.84

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