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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.38, 842.12 and 176.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.38, 842.12 and 176.62 is: 264.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.38 : 842.12 = 176.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.38/842.12 = 176.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.38x = 842.12 × 176.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.38x = 148,735.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,735.23/561.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.95

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