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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617.96, 926.90 and 179.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617.96, 926.90 and 179.21 is: 268.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617.96 : 926.90 = 179.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617.96/926.90 = 179.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617.96x = 926.90 × 179.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617.96x = 166,104.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,104.22/617.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.80

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