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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.07, 841.65 and 176.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.07, 841.65 and 176.32 is: 264.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.07 : 841.65 = 176.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.07/841.65 = 176.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.07x = 841.65 × 176.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.07x = 148,399.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,399.73/561.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.49

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