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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 616.97, 925.43 and 154.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 616.97, 925.43 and 154.71 is: 232.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    616.97 : 925.43 = 154.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    616.97/925.43 = 154.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    616.97x = 925.43 × 154.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    616.97x = 143,172.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,172.50/616.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.06

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