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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.03, 840.14 and 175.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.03, 840.14 and 175.25 is: 262.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.03 : 840.14 = 175.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.03/840.14 = 175.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.03x = 840.14 × 175.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.03x = 147,234.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,234.54/560.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.90

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