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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.55, 921.68 and 175.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.55, 921.68 and 175.79 is: 263.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.55 : 921.68 = 175.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.55/921.68 = 175.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.55x = 921.68 × 175.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.55x = 162,019.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,019.03/614.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.64

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