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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.11, 921.17 and 175.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.11, 921.17 and 175.30 is: 262.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.11 : 921.17 = 175.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.11/921.17 = 175.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.11x = 921.17 × 175.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.11x = 161,480.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,480.22/614.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.95

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