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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.19, 841.82 and 176.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.19, 841.82 and 176.44 is: 264.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.19 : 841.82 = 176.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.19/841.82 = 176.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.19x = 841.82 × 176.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.19x = 148,527.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,527.73/561.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.67

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