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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.55, 915.73 and 177.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.55, 915.73 and 177.61 is: 266.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.55 : 915.73 = 177.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.55/915.73 = 177.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.55x = 915.73 × 177.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.55x = 162,642.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,642.29/610.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.38

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