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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.66, 842.49 and 177.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.66, 842.49 and 177.18 is: 265.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.66 : 842.49 = 177.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.66/842.49 = 177.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.66x = 842.49 × 177.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.66x = 149,272.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,272.38/561.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.77

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