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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.47, 926.33 and 178.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.47, 926.33 and 178.79 is: 268.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.47 : 926.33 = 178.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.47/926.33 = 178.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.47x = 926.33 × 178.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.47x = 165,616.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,616.22/617.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.22

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