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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.07, 920.97 and 181.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.07, 920.97 and 181.17 is: 271.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.07 : 920.97 = 181.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.07/920.97 = 181.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.07x = 920.97 × 181.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.07x = 166,852.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,852.13/614.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.72

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