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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.41, 921.76 and 181.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.41, 921.76 and 181.58 is: 272.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.41 : 921.76 = 181.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.41/921.76 = 181.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.41x = 921.76 × 181.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.41x = 167,368.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,368.12/614.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.41

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