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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.78, 841.14 and 176

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.78, 841.14 and 176 is: 263.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.78 : 841.14 = 176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.78/841.14 = 176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.78x = 841.14 × 176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.78x = 148,040.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,040.64/560.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.99

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