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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.69, 926.67 and 184.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.69, 926.67 and 184.79 is: 277.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.69 : 926.67 = 184.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.69/926.67 = 184.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.69x = 926.67 × 184.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.69x = 171,239.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,239.35/617.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.23

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