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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.70, 915.90 and 177.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.70, 915.90 and 177.89 is: 266.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.70 : 915.90 = 177.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.70/915.90 = 177.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.70x = 915.90 × 177.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.70x = 162,929.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,929.45/610.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.79

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