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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.50, 923.25 and 182.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.50, 923.25 and 182.66 is: 273.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.50 : 923.25 = 182.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.50/923.25 = 182.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.50x = 923.25 × 182.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.50x = 168,640.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,640.85/615.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.99

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