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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.69, 923.45 and 182.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.69, 923.45 and 182.84 is: 274.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.69 : 923.45 = 182.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.69/923.45 = 182.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.69x = 923.45 × 182.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.69x = 168,838.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,838.07/615.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.23

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