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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.20, 841.84 and 176.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.20, 841.84 and 176.44 is: 264.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.20 : 841.84 = 176.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.20/841.84 = 176.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.20x = 841.84 × 176.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.20x = 148,534.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,534.25/561.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.67

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