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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.34, 923.11 and 182.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.34, 923.11 and 182.54 is: 273.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.34 : 923.11 = 182.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.34/923.11 = 182.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.34x = 923.11 × 182.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.34x = 168,504.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,504.50/615.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.84

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