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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.31, 925.96 and 184.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.31, 925.96 and 184.46 is: 276.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.31 : 925.96 = 184.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.31/925.96 = 184.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.31x = 925.96 × 184.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.31x = 170,807.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,807.60/617.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.70

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