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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.76, 916.15 and 177.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.76, 916.15 and 177.92 is: 266.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.76 : 916.15 = 177.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.76/916.15 = 177.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.76x = 916.15 × 177.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.76x = 163,001.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,001.41/610.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.88

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