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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.25, 925.88 and 184.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.25, 925.88 and 184.44 is: 276.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.25 : 925.88 = 184.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.25/925.88 = 184.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.25x = 925.88 × 184.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.25x = 170,768.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,768.39/617.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.66

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