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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.65, 915.91 and 177.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.65, 915.91 and 177.84 is: 266.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.65 : 915.91 = 177.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.65/915.91 = 177.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.65x = 915.91 × 177.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.65x = 162,884.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,884.99/610.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.74

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