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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.07, 927.15 and 179.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.07, 927.15 and 179.31 is: 268.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.07 : 927.15 = 179.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.07/927.15 = 179.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.07x = 927.15 × 179.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.07x = 166,247.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,247.27/618.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.98

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