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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.17, 925.17 and 251.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.17, 925.17 and 251.67 is: 377.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.17 : 925.17 = 251.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.17/925.17 = 251.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.17x = 925.17 × 251.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.17x = 232,837.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,837.53/616.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.88

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