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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.17, 922.88 and 182.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.17, 922.88 and 182.31 is: 273.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.17 : 922.88 = 182.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.17/922.88 = 182.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.17x = 922.88 × 182.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.17x = 168,249.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,249.34/615.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.50

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