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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.59, 928.02 and 179.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.59, 928.02 and 179.91 is: 269.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.59 : 928.02 = 179.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.59/928.02 = 179.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.59x = 928.02 × 179.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.59x = 166,961.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,961.95/618.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.91

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