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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.21, 931.59 and 182.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.21, 931.59 and 182.34 is: 273.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.21 : 931.59 = 182.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.21/931.59 = 182.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.21x = 931.59 × 182.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.21x = 169,869.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,869.61/621.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.45

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