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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.58, 924.90 and 183.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.58, 924.90 and 183.78 is: 275.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.58 : 924.90 = 183.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.58/924.90 = 183.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.58x = 924.90 × 183.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.58x = 169,978.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,978.12/616.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.68

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