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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561, 841.53 and 176.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561, 841.53 and 176.28 is: 264.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561 : 841.53 = 176.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561/841.53 = 176.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561x = 841.53 × 176.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561x = 148,344.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,344.91/561
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.43

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