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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.04, 841.56 and 171.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.04, 841.56 and 171.04 is: 256.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.04 : 841.56 = 171.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.04/841.56 = 171.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.04x = 841.56 × 171.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.04x = 143,940.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,940.71/561.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.56

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