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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.20, 841.65 and 171.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.20, 841.65 and 171.14 is: 256.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.20 : 841.65 = 171.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.20/841.65 = 171.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.20x = 841.65 × 171.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.20x = 144,039.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,039.98/561.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.66

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