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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.46, 927.64 and 156.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.46, 927.64 and 156.24 is: 234.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.46 : 927.64 = 156.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.46/927.64 = 156.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.46x = 927.64 × 156.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.46x = 144,934.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,934.08/618.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.35

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