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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.49, 915.90 and 177.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.49, 915.90 and 177.65 is: 266.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.49 : 915.90 = 177.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.49/915.90 = 177.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.49x = 915.90 × 177.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.49x = 162,706.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,706.46/610.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.52

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