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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.61, 924.89 and 183.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.61, 924.89 and 183.74 is: 275.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.61 : 924.89 = 183.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.61/924.89 = 183.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.61x = 924.89 × 183.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.61x = 169,933.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,933.75/616.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.59

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