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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.42, 923.15 and 182.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.42, 923.15 and 182.58 is: 273.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.42 : 923.15 = 182.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.42/923.15 = 182.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.42x = 923.15 × 182.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.42x = 168,547.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,547.81/615.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.87

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