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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.12, 925.60 and 178.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.12, 925.60 and 178.41 is: 267.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.12 : 925.60 = 178.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.12/925.60 = 178.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.12x = 925.60 × 178.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.12x = 165,136.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,136.30/617.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.59

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