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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.76, 923.42 and 176.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.76, 923.42 and 176.89 is: 265.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.76 : 923.42 = 176.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.76/923.42 = 176.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.76x = 923.42 × 176.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.76x = 163,344.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,344.21/615.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.27

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