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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.26, 915.36 and 177.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.26, 915.36 and 177.36 is: 266.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.26 : 915.36 = 177.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.26/915.36 = 177.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.26x = 915.36 × 177.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.26x = 162,348.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,348.25/610.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.03

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