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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.19, 925.78 and 161.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.19, 925.78 and 161.19 is: 241.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.19 : 925.78 = 161.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.19/925.78 = 161.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.19x = 925.78 × 161.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.19x = 149,226.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,226.48/617.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.78

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