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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.70, 916.21 and 177.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.70, 916.21 and 177.86 is: 266.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.70 : 916.21 = 177.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.70/916.21 = 177.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.70x = 916.21 × 177.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.70x = 162,956.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,956.67/610.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.83

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