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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.63, 920.59 and 180.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.63, 920.59 and 180.79 is: 271.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.63 : 920.59 = 180.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.63/920.59 = 180.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.63x = 920.59 × 180.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.63x = 166,433.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,433.47/613.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.23

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