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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.54, 921.70 and 181.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.54, 921.70 and 181.59 is: 272.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.54 : 921.70 = 181.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.54/921.70 = 181.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.54x = 921.70 × 181.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.54x = 167,371.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,371.50/614.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.35

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