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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.51, 840.90 and 175.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.51, 840.90 and 175.76 is: 263.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.51 : 840.90 = 175.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.51/840.90 = 175.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.51x = 840.90 × 175.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.51x = 147,793.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,793.82/560.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.68

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