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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.41, 927.59 and 179.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.41, 927.59 and 179.64 is: 269.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.41 : 927.59 = 179.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.41/927.59 = 179.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.41x = 927.59 × 179.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.41x = 166,631.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,631.37/618.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.45

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