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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.48, 922.92 and 182.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.48, 922.92 and 182.52 is: 273.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.48 : 922.92 = 182.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.48/922.92 = 182.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.48x = 922.92 × 182.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.48x = 168,451.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,451.36/615.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.69

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