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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.13, 924.26 and 177.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.13, 924.26 and 177.40 is: 266.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.13 : 924.26 = 177.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.13/924.26 = 177.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.13x = 924.26 × 177.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.13x = 163,963.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,963.72/616.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.12

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