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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.18, 925.84 and 184.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.18, 925.84 and 184.34 is: 276.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.18 : 925.84 = 184.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.18/925.84 = 184.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.18x = 925.84 × 184.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.18x = 170,669.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,669.35/617.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.53

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