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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.09, 925.61 and 184.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.09, 925.61 and 184.23 is: 276.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.09 : 925.61 = 184.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.09/925.61 = 184.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.09x = 925.61 × 184.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.09x = 170,524.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,524.21/617.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.34

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