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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.57, 916.05 and 177.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.57, 916.05 and 177.73 is: 266.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.57 : 916.05 = 177.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.57/916.05 = 177.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.57x = 916.05 × 177.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.57x = 162,808.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,808.68/610.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.65

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