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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.16, 915.39 and 177.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.16, 915.39 and 177.32 is: 266.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.16 : 915.39 = 177.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.16/915.39 = 177.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.16x = 915.39 × 177.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.16x = 162,316.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,316.95/610.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.02

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