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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.49, 921.64 and 181.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.49, 921.64 and 181.59 is: 272.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.49 : 921.64 = 181.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.49/921.64 = 181.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.49x = 921.64 × 181.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.49x = 167,360.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,360.61/614.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.36

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