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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.20, 841.78 and 176.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.20, 841.78 and 176.46 is: 264.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.20 : 841.78 = 176.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.20/841.78 = 176.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.20x = 841.78 × 176.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.20x = 148,540.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,540.50/561.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.68

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