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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 614.93, 922.51 and 176.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 614.93, 922.51 and 176.17 is: 264.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    614.93 : 922.51 = 176.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    614.93/922.51 = 176.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    614.93x = 922.51 × 176.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    614.93x = 162,514.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,514.41/614.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.28

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