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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 560.95, 841.56 and 176.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 560.95, 841.56 and 176.20 is: 264.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    560.95 : 841.56 = 176.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    560.95/841.56 = 176.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    560.95x = 841.56 × 176.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    560.95x = 148,278.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,278.66/560.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.34

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