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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 619.17, 928.60 and 180.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 619.17, 928.60 and 180.41 is: 270.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    619.17 : 928.60 = 180.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    619.17/928.60 = 180.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    619.17x = 928.60 × 180.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    619.17x = 167,523.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,523.63/619.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.56

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