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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.86, 841.47 and 176.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.86, 841.47 and 176.14 is: 264.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.86 : 841.47 = 176.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.86/841.47 = 176.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.86x = 841.47 × 176.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.86x = 148,216.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,216.53/560.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.27

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