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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.16, 927.10 and 179.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.16, 927.10 and 179.30 is: 268.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.16 : 927.10 = 179.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.16/927.10 = 179.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.16x = 927.10 × 179.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.16x = 166,223.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,223.50/618.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.90

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