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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.63, 842.45 and 176.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.63, 842.45 and 176.88 is: 265.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.63 : 842.45 = 176.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.63/842.45 = 176.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.63x = 842.45 × 176.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.63x = 149,012.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,012.56/561.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.32

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