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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.94, 915 and 177.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.94, 915 and 177.04 is: 265.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.94 : 915 = 177.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.94/915 = 177.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.94x = 915 × 177.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.94x = 161,991.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,991.60/609.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.59

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