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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.69, 923.40 and 176.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.69, 923.40 and 176.94 is: 265.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.69 : 923.40 = 176.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.69/923.40 = 176.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.69x = 923.40 × 176.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.69x = 163,386.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,386.40/615.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.37

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