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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.63, 840.95 and 175.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.63, 840.95 and 175.88 is: 263.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.63 : 840.95 = 175.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.63/840.95 = 175.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.63x = 840.95 × 175.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.63x = 147,901.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,901.20/560.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.81

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