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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.29, 915.53 and 177.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.29, 915.53 and 177.48 is: 266.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.29 : 915.53 = 177.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.29/915.53 = 177.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.29x = 915.53 × 177.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.29x = 162,487.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,487.38/610.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.25

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