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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.29, 841.99 and 171.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.29, 841.99 and 171.29 is: 256.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.29 : 841.99 = 171.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.29/841.99 = 171.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.29x = 841.99 × 171.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.29x = 144,219.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,219.83/561.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.94

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