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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617, 925.53 and 184.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617, 925.53 and 184.16 is: 276.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617 : 925.53 = 184.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617/925.53 = 184.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617x = 925.53 × 184.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617x = 170,445.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,445.60/617
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.25

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