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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.74, 915.93 and 177.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.74, 915.93 and 177.75 is: 266.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.74 : 915.93 = 177.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.74/915.93 = 177.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.74x = 915.93 × 177.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.74x = 162,806.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,806.56/610.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.57

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