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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.57, 924.78 and 183.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.57, 924.78 and 183.69 is: 275.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.57 : 924.78 = 183.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.57/924.78 = 183.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.57x = 924.78 × 183.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.57x = 169,872.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,872.84/616.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.51

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