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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.65, 916.13 and 177.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.65, 916.13 and 177.85 is: 266.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.65 : 916.13 = 177.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.65/916.13 = 177.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.65x = 916.13 × 177.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.65x = 162,933.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,933.72/610.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.82

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