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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.58, 935.34 and 184.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.58, 935.34 and 184.80 is: 277.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.58 : 935.34 = 184.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.58/935.34 = 184.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.58x = 935.34 × 184.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.58x = 172,850.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,850.83/623.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.19

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