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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.52, 921.80 and 181.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.52, 921.80 and 181.67 is: 272.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.52 : 921.80 = 181.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.52/921.80 = 181.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.52x = 921.80 × 181.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.52x = 167,463.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,463.41/614.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.51

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