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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.82, 926.59 and 178.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.82, 926.59 and 178.97 is: 268.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.82 : 926.59 = 178.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.82/926.59 = 178.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.82x = 926.59 × 178.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.82x = 165,830.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,830.92/617.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.42

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