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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.10, 925.64 and 184.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.10, 925.64 and 184.26 is: 276.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.10 : 925.64 = 184.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.10/925.64 = 184.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.10x = 925.64 × 184.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.10x = 170,558.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,558.43/617.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.39

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