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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.07, 915.14 and 177.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.07, 915.14 and 177.20 is: 265.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.07 : 915.14 = 177.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.07/915.14 = 177.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.07x = 915.14 × 177.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.07x = 162,157.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,157.35/610.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.80

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