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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.87, 916.46 and 178.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.87, 916.46 and 178.02 is: 267.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.87 : 916.46 = 178.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.87/916.46 = 178.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.87x = 916.46 × 178.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.87x = 163,150.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,150.06/610.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.08

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