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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.29, 915.42 and 177.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.29, 915.42 and 177.44 is: 266.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.29 : 915.42 = 177.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.29/915.42 = 177.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.29x = 915.42 × 177.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.29x = 162,427.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,427.55/610.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.15

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