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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.59, 926.52 and 178.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.59, 926.52 and 178.91 is: 268.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.59 : 926.52 = 178.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.59/926.52 = 178.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.59x = 926.52 × 178.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.59x = 165,765.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,765.34/617.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.41

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