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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.01, 925.53 and 184.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.01, 925.53 and 184.14 is: 276.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.01 : 925.53 = 184.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.01/925.53 = 184.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.01x = 925.53 × 184.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.01x = 170,427.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,427.09/617.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.21

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