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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.77, 927.99 and 180.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.77, 927.99 and 180.02 is: 269.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.77 : 927.99 = 180.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.77/927.99 = 180.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.77x = 927.99 × 180.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.77x = 167,052.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,052.12/618.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.98

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