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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.13, 924.33 and 177.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.13, 924.33 and 177.38 is: 266.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.13 : 924.33 = 177.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.13/924.33 = 177.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.13x = 924.33 × 177.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.13x = 163,956.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,956.17/616.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.11

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