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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.94, 920.72 and 175.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.94, 920.72 and 175.16 is: 262.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.94 : 920.72 = 175.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.94/920.72 = 175.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.94x = 920.72 × 175.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.94x = 161,276.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,276.05/613.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.69

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