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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.41, 924.62 and 183.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.41, 924.62 and 183.53 is: 275.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.41 : 924.62 = 183.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.41/924.62 = 183.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.41x = 924.62 × 183.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.41x = 169,696.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,696.90/616.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.30

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