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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.48, 840.88 and 175.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.48, 840.88 and 175.84 is: 263.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.48 : 840.88 = 175.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.48/840.88 = 175.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.48x = 840.88 × 175.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.48x = 147,860.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,860.34/560.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.81

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