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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.59, 921.78 and 181.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.59, 921.78 and 181.64 is: 272.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.59 : 921.78 = 181.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.59/921.78 = 181.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.59x = 921.78 × 181.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.59x = 167,432.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,432.12/614.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.43

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