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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.58, 923.52 and 182.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.58, 923.52 and 182.74 is: 274.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.58 : 923.52 = 182.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.58/923.52 = 182.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.58x = 923.52 × 182.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.58x = 168,764.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,764.04/615.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.15

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