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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.56, 842.33 and 176.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.56, 842.33 and 176.81 is: 265.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.56 : 842.33 = 176.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.56/842.33 = 176.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.56x = 842.33 × 176.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.56x = 148,928.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,928.60/561.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.21

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