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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.02, 915.03 and 177.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.02, 915.03 and 177.21 is: 265.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.02 : 915.03 = 177.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.02/915.03 = 177.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.02x = 915.03 × 177.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.02x = 162,152.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,152.47/610.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.82

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