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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 615.87, 923.94 and 177.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 615.87, 923.94 and 177.12 is: 265.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    615.87 : 923.94 = 177.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    615.87/923.94 = 177.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    615.87x = 923.94 × 177.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    615.87x = 163,648.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,648.25/615.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.72

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