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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.13, 915.20 and 177.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.13, 915.20 and 177.29 is: 265.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.13 : 915.20 = 177.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.13/915.20 = 177.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.13x = 915.20 × 177.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.13x = 162,250.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,250.35/610.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.93

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