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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.12, 922.82 and 176.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.12, 922.82 and 176.37 is: 264.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.12 : 922.82 = 176.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.12/922.82 = 176.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.12x = 922.82 × 176.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.12x = 162,756.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,756.88/615.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.59

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