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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.47, 923.21 and 182.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.47, 923.21 and 182.59 is: 273.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.47 : 923.21 = 182.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.47/923.21 = 182.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.47x = 923.21 × 182.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.47x = 168,568.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,568.91/615.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.89

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