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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.17, 930.12 and 181.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.17, 930.12 and 181.31 is: 271.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.17 : 930.12 = 181.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.17/930.12 = 181.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.17x = 930.12 × 181.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.17x = 168,640.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,640.06/620.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.93

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