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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.70, 926.55 and 155.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.70, 926.55 and 155.48 is: 233.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.70 : 926.55 = 155.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.70/926.55 = 155.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.70x = 926.55 × 155.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.70x = 144,062.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,062.09/617.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.22

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