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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.54, 923.31 and 182.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.54, 923.31 and 182.70 is: 274.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.54 : 923.31 = 182.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.54/923.31 = 182.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.54x = 923.31 × 182.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.54x = 168,688.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,688.74/615.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.05

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