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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.47, 842.20 and 176.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.47, 842.20 and 176.72 is: 265.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.47 : 842.20 = 176.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.47/842.20 = 176.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.47x = 842.20 × 176.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.47x = 148,833.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,833.58/561.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.08

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