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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.63, 916.03 and 177.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.63, 916.03 and 177.73 is: 266.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.63 : 916.03 = 177.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.63/916.03 = 177.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.63x = 916.03 × 177.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.63x = 162,806.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,806.01/610.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.62

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