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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.55, 930.57 and 181.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.55, 930.57 and 181.68 is: 272.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.55 : 930.57 = 181.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.55/930.57 = 181.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.55x = 930.57 × 181.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.55x = 169,065.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,065.96/620.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.45

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