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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.56, 915.84 and 171.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.56, 915.84 and 171.81 is: 257.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.56 : 915.84 = 171.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.56/915.84 = 171.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.56x = 915.84 × 171.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.56x = 157,350.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,350.47/610.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.72

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