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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.26, 927.25 and 179.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.26, 927.25 and 179.51 is: 269.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.26 : 927.25 = 179.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.26/927.25 = 179.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.26x = 927.25 × 179.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.26x = 166,450.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,450.65/618.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.22

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