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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.59, 923.40 and 182.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.59, 923.40 and 182.78 is: 274.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.59 : 923.40 = 182.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.59/923.40 = 182.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.59x = 923.40 × 182.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.59x = 168,779.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,779.05/615.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.17

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