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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.17, 923.98 and 177.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.17, 923.98 and 177.32 is: 265.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.17 : 923.98 = 177.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.17/923.98 = 177.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.17x = 923.98 × 177.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.17x = 163,842.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,842.00/616.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.90

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