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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 678.44, 1,017.66 and 184.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 678.44, 1,017.66 and 184.85 is: 277.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    678.44 : 1,017.66 = 184.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    678.44/1,017.66 = 184.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    678.44x = 1,017.66 × 184.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    678.44x = 188,109.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,109.36/678.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.27

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