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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.46, 924.40 and 183.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.46, 924.40 and 183.50 is: 275.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.46 : 924.40 = 183.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.46/924.40 = 183.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.46x = 924.40 × 183.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.46x = 169,627.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,627.40/616.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.16

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