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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.78, 922 and 176

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.78, 922 and 176 is: 263.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.78 : 922 = 176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.78/922 = 176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.78x = 922 × 176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.78x = 162,272
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,272/614.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.95

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