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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.78, 925.17 and 183.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.78, 925.17 and 183.94 is: 275.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.78 : 925.17 = 183.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.78/925.17 = 183.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.78x = 925.17 × 183.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.78x = 170,173.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,173.80/616.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.91

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