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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.25, 841.88 and 176.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.25, 841.88 and 176.50 is: 264.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.25 : 841.88 = 176.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.25/841.88 = 176.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.25x = 841.88 × 176.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.25x = 148,591.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,591.82/561.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.75

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