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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.51, 926.12 and 184.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.51, 926.12 and 184.67 is: 276.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.51 : 926.12 = 184.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.51/926.12 = 184.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.51x = 926.12 × 184.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.51x = 171,025.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,025.66/617.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.96

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