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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.72, 916.08 and 177.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.72, 916.08 and 177.85 is: 266.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.72 : 916.08 = 177.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.72/916.08 = 177.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.72x = 916.08 × 177.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.72x = 162,924.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,924.83/610.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.78

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