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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.93, 926.74 and 179.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.93, 926.74 and 179.18 is: 268.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.93 : 926.74 = 179.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.93/926.74 = 179.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.93x = 926.74 × 179.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.93x = 166,052.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,052.34/617.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.72

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