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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.71, 915.99 and 177.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.71, 915.99 and 177.86 is: 266.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.71 : 915.99 = 177.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.71/915.99 = 177.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.71x = 915.99 × 177.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.71x = 162,920.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,920.27/610.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.77

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