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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.55, 924.81 and 183.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.55, 924.81 and 183.71 is: 275.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.55 : 924.81 = 183.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.55/924.81 = 183.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.55x = 924.81 × 183.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.55x = 169,896.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,896.85/616.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.56

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