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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.99, 928.41 and 180.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.99, 928.41 and 180.23 is: 270.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.99 : 928.41 = 180.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.99/928.41 = 180.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.99x = 928.41 × 180.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.99x = 167,323.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,323.03/618.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.32

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