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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.27, 925.87 and 155.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.27, 925.87 and 155.05 is: 232.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.27 : 925.87 = 155.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.27/925.87 = 155.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.27x = 925.87 × 155.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.27x = 143,556.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,556.14/617.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.57

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