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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.36, 841.92 and 176.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.36, 841.92 and 176.52 is: 264.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.36 : 841.92 = 176.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.36/841.92 = 176.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.36x = 841.92 × 176.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.36x = 148,615.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,615.72/561.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.74

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