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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.63, 924.97 and 183.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.63, 924.97 and 183.79 is: 275.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.63 : 924.97 = 183.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.63/924.97 = 183.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.63x = 924.97 × 183.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.63x = 169,995.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,995.61/616.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.69

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