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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.52, 915.94 and 177.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.52, 915.94 and 177.68 is: 266.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.52 : 915.94 = 177.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.52/915.94 = 177.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.52x = 915.94 × 177.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.52x = 162,744.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,744.16/610.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.56

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