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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 610.94, 916.43 and 178.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 610.94, 916.43 and 178.11 is: 267.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    610.94 : 916.43 = 178.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    610.94/916.43 = 178.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    610.94x = 916.43 × 178.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    610.94x = 163,224.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,224.46/610.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.17

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