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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.29, 925.83 and 184.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.29, 925.83 and 184.34 is: 276.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.29 : 925.83 = 184.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.29/925.83 = 184.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.29x = 925.83 × 184.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.29x = 170,667.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,667.50/617.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.48

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