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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.52, 915.84 and 177.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.52, 915.84 and 177.68 is: 266.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.52 : 915.84 = 177.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.52/915.84 = 177.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.52x = 915.84 × 177.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.52x = 162,726.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,726.45/610.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.54

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