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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.02, 925.71 and 184.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.02, 925.71 and 184.18 is: 276.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.02 : 925.71 = 184.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.02/925.71 = 184.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.02x = 925.71 × 184.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.02x = 170,497.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,497.27/617.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.32

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