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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.41, 924.48 and 183.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.41, 924.48 and 183.51 is: 275.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.41 : 924.48 = 183.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.41/924.48 = 183.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.41x = 924.48 × 183.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.41x = 169,651.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,651.32/616.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.22

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