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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.55, 921.69 and 181.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.55, 921.69 and 181.59 is: 272.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.55 : 921.69 = 181.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.55/921.69 = 181.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.55x = 921.69 × 181.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.55x = 167,369.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,369.69/614.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.35

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