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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.82, 920.63 and 180.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.82, 920.63 and 180.88 is: 271.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.82 : 920.63 = 180.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.82/920.63 = 180.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.82x = 920.63 × 180.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.82x = 166,523.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,523.55/613.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.29

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