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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.46, 921.84 and 181.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.46, 921.84 and 181.62 is: 272.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.46 : 921.84 = 181.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.46/921.84 = 181.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.46x = 921.84 × 181.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.46x = 167,424.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,424.58/614.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.47

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