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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.79, 916.22 and 177.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.79, 916.22 and 177.94 is: 266.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.79 : 916.22 = 177.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.79/916.22 = 177.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.79x = 916.22 × 177.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.79x = 163,030.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,030.34/610.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.92

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