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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.13, 925.70 and 161.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.13, 925.70 and 161.13 is: 241.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.13 : 925.70 = 161.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.13/925.70 = 161.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.13x = 925.70 × 161.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.13x = 149,158.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,158.04/617.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.70

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