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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.39, 915.57 and 177.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.39, 915.57 and 177.55 is: 266.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.39 : 915.57 = 177.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.39/915.57 = 177.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.39x = 915.57 × 177.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.39x = 162,559.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,559.45/610.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.32

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