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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.93, 916.40 and 178.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.93, 916.40 and 178.09 is: 267.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.93 : 916.40 = 178.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.93/916.40 = 178.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.93x = 916.40 × 178.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.93x = 163,201.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,201.68/610.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.14

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