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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.30, 924.54 and 183.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.30, 924.54 and 183.46 is: 275.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.30 : 924.54 = 183.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.30/924.54 = 183.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.30x = 924.54 × 183.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.30x = 169,616.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,616.11/616.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.22

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