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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.56, 923.49 and 182.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.56, 923.49 and 182.71 is: 274.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.56 : 923.49 = 182.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.56/923.49 = 182.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.56x = 923.49 × 182.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.56x = 168,729.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,729.94/615.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.11

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