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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.91, 916.45 and 178.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.91, 916.45 and 178.06 is: 267.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.91 : 916.45 = 178.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.91/916.45 = 178.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.91x = 916.45 × 178.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.91x = 163,184.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,184.93/610.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.12

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