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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.05, 915.16 and 177.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.05, 915.16 and 177.15 is: 265.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.05 : 915.16 = 177.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.05/915.16 = 177.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.05x = 915.16 × 177.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.05x = 162,115.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,115.13/610.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.74

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