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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.64, 924.78 and 183.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.64, 924.78 and 183.70 is: 275.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.64 : 924.78 = 183.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.64/924.78 = 183.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.64x = 924.78 × 183.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.64x = 169,882.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,882.09/616.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.50

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