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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.83, 928.11 and 179.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.83, 928.11 and 179.99 is: 269.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.83 : 928.11 = 179.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.83/928.11 = 179.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.83x = 928.11 × 179.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.83x = 167,045.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,045.88/618.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.94

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