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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.61, 842.55 and 176.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.61, 842.55 and 176.86 is: 265.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.61 : 842.55 = 176.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.61/842.55 = 176.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.61x = 842.55 × 176.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.61x = 149,008.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,008.30/561.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.33

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