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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.54, 915.72 and 177.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.54, 915.72 and 177.64 is: 266.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.54 : 915.72 = 177.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.54/915.72 = 177.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.54x = 915.72 × 177.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.54x = 162,668.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,668.50/610.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.43

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