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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.46, 924.84 and 183.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.46, 924.84 and 183.66 is: 275.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.46 : 924.84 = 183.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.46/924.84 = 183.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.46x = 924.84 × 183.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.46x = 169,856.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,856.11/616.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.53

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