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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.50, 924.89 and 177.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.50, 924.89 and 177.75 is: 266.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.50 : 924.89 = 177.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.50/924.89 = 177.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.50x = 924.89 × 177.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.50x = 164,399.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,399.20/616.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.67

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