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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.15, 970.58 and 184.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.15, 970.58 and 184.92 is: 277.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.15 : 970.58 = 184.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.15/970.58 = 184.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.15x = 970.58 × 184.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.15x = 179,478.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,478.73/647.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.34

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