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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.77, 926.62 and 155.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.77, 926.62 and 155.55 is: 233.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.77 : 926.62 = 155.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.77/926.62 = 155.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.77x = 926.62 × 155.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.77x = 144,135.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,135.74/617.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.32

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