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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.06, 841.70 and 171.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.06, 841.70 and 171.10 is: 256.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.06 : 841.70 = 171.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.06/841.70 = 171.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.06x = 841.70 × 171.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.06x = 144,014.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,014.87/561.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.68

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