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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.73, 841.23 and 175.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.73, 841.23 and 175.98 is: 264.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.73 : 841.23 = 175.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.73/841.23 = 175.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.73x = 841.23 × 175.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.73x = 148,035.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,035.62/560.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.01

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