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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.34, 930.54 and 181.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.34, 930.54 and 181.65 is: 272.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.34 : 930.54 = 181.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.34/930.54 = 181.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.34x = 930.54 × 181.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.34x = 169,032.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,032.59/620.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.48

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