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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.01, 926.87 and 179.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.01, 926.87 and 179.26 is: 268.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.01 : 926.87 = 179.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.01/926.87 = 179.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.01x = 926.87 × 179.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.01x = 166,148.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,148.85/618.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.85

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