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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.50, 842.30 and 176.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.50, 842.30 and 176.75 is: 265.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.50 : 842.30 = 176.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.50/842.30 = 176.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.50x = 842.30 × 176.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.50x = 148,876.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,876.53/561.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.14

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