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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.64, 842.28 and 176.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.64, 842.28 and 176.86 is: 265.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.64 : 842.28 = 176.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.64/842.28 = 176.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.64x = 842.28 × 176.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.64x = 148,965.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,965.64/561.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.23

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