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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.21, 925.67 and 178.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.21, 925.67 and 178.37 is: 267.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.21 : 925.67 = 178.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.21/925.67 = 178.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.21x = 925.67 × 178.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.21x = 165,107.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,107.13/617.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.51

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