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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.48, 842.38 and 176.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.48, 842.38 and 176.84 is: 265.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.48 : 842.38 = 176.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.48/842.38 = 176.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.48x = 842.38 × 176.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.48x = 148,966.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,966.48/561.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.31

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