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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.28, 922.75 and 176.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.28, 922.75 and 176.50 is: 264.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.28 : 922.75 = 176.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.28/922.75 = 176.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.28x = 922.75 × 176.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.28x = 162,865.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,865.38/615.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.70

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