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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.87, 926.81 and 179.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.87, 926.81 and 179.15 is: 268.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.87 : 926.81 = 179.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.87/926.81 = 179.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.87x = 926.81 × 179.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.87x = 166,035.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,035.76/617.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.72

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