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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.31, 923.10 and 176.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.31, 923.10 and 176.56 is: 264.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.31 : 923.10 = 176.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.31/923.10 = 176.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.31x = 923.10 × 176.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.31x = 162,985.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,985.75/615.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.88

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