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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.14, 915.03 and 177.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.14, 915.03 and 177.30 is: 265.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.14 : 915.03 = 177.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.14/915.03 = 177.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.14x = 915.03 × 177.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.14x = 162,234.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,234.82/610.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.90

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