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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.96, 928.39 and 156.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.96, 928.39 and 156.74 is: 235.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.96 : 928.39 = 156.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.96/928.39 = 156.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.96x = 928.39 × 156.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.96x = 145,515.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,515.06/618.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.10

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