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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.37, 925.89 and 184.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.37, 925.89 and 184.53 is: 276.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.37 : 925.89 = 184.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.37/925.89 = 184.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.37x = 925.89 × 184.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.37x = 170,854.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,854.48/617.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.75

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