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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621.71, 932.34 and 182.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621.71, 932.34 and 182.84 is: 274.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621.71 : 932.34 = 182.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621.71/932.34 = 182.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621.71x = 932.34 × 182.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621.71x = 170,469.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,469.05/621.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.19

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