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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.15, 841.61 and 176.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.15, 841.61 and 176.19 is: 264.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.15 : 841.61 = 176.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.15/841.61 = 176.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.15x = 841.61 × 176.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.15x = 148,282.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,282.38/561.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.25

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