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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.47, 915.71 and 177.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.47, 915.71 and 177.59 is: 266.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.47 : 915.71 = 177.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.47/915.71 = 177.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.47x = 915.71 × 177.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.47x = 162,622.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,622.34/610.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.39

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