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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.24, 921.40 and 181.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.24, 921.40 and 181.44 is: 272.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.24 : 921.40 = 181.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.24/921.40 = 181.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.24x = 921.40 × 181.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.24x = 167,178.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,178.82/614.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.17

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