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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.38, 915.61 and 177.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.38, 915.61 and 177.54 is: 266.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.38 : 915.61 = 177.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.38/915.61 = 177.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.38x = 915.61 × 177.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.38x = 162,557.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,557.40/610.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.32

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