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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.31, 842.11 and 176.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.31, 842.11 and 176.56 is: 264.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.31 : 842.11 = 176.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.31/842.11 = 176.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.31x = 842.11 × 176.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.31x = 148,682.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,682.94/561.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.89

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