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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.62, 842.42 and 176.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.62, 842.42 and 176.87 is: 265.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.62 : 842.42 = 176.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.62/842.42 = 176.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.62x = 842.42 × 176.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.62x = 148,993.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,993.73/561.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.30

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