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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.52, 842.24 and 176.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.52, 842.24 and 176.72 is: 265.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.52 : 842.24 = 176.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.52/842.24 = 176.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.52x = 842.24 × 176.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.52x = 148,840.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,840.65/561.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.07

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