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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.44, 924.66 and 183.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.44, 924.66 and 183.54 is: 275.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.44 : 924.66 = 183.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.44/924.66 = 183.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.44x = 924.66 × 183.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.44x = 169,712.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,712.10/616.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.31

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