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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.26, 915.39 and 177.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.26, 915.39 and 177.45 is: 266.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.26 : 915.39 = 177.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.26/915.39 = 177.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.26x = 915.39 × 177.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.26x = 162,435.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,435.96/610.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.18

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