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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.88, 841.32 and 176.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.88, 841.32 and 176.12 is: 264.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.88 : 841.32 = 176.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.88/841.32 = 176.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.88x = 841.32 × 176.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.88x = 148,173.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,173.28/560.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.18

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