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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.44, 930.81 and 181.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.44, 930.81 and 181.71 is: 272.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.44 : 930.81 = 181.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.44/930.81 = 181.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.44x = 930.81 × 181.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.44x = 169,137.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,137.49/620.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.61

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