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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.56, 924.99 and 183.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.56, 924.99 and 183.73 is: 275.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.56 : 924.99 = 183.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.56/924.99 = 183.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.56x = 924.99 × 183.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.56x = 169,948.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,948.41/616.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.64

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