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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.38, 926.06 and 161.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.38, 926.06 and 161.38 is: 242.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.38 : 926.06 = 161.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.38/926.06 = 161.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.38x = 926.06 × 161.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.38x = 149,443.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,443.34/617.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.06

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