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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.26, 915.31 and 177.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.26, 915.31 and 177.31 is: 265.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.26 : 915.31 = 177.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.26/915.31 = 177.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.26x = 915.31 × 177.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.26x = 162,293.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,293.62/610.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.94

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