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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.67, 915.73 and 177.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.67, 915.73 and 177.86 is: 266.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.67 : 915.73 = 177.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.67/915.73 = 177.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.67x = 915.73 × 177.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.67x = 162,871.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,871.15/610.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.71

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