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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.06, 925.74 and 184.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.06, 925.74 and 184.21 is: 276.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.06 : 925.74 = 184.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.06/925.74 = 184.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.06x = 925.74 × 184.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.06x = 170,530.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,530.57/617.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.36

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