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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.76, 926.64 and 179.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.76, 926.64 and 179.04 is: 268.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.76 : 926.64 = 179.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.76/926.64 = 179.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.76x = 926.64 × 179.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.76x = 165,905.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,905.63/617.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.56

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