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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.98, 970.49 and 184.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.98, 970.49 and 184.78 is: 277.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.98 : 970.49 = 184.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.98/970.49 = 184.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.98x = 970.49 × 184.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.98x = 179,327.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,327.14/646.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.18

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