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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.76, 926.62 and 161.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.76, 926.62 and 161.76 is: 242.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.76 : 926.62 = 161.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.76/926.62 = 161.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.76x = 926.62 × 161.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.76x = 149,890.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,890.05/617.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.63

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