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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.02, 841.68 and 171.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.02, 841.68 and 171.02 is: 256.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.02 : 841.68 = 171.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.02/841.68 = 171.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.02x = 841.68 × 171.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.02x = 143,944.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,944.11/561.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.58

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