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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.75, 842.63 and 177

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.75, 842.63 and 177 is: 265.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.75 : 842.63 = 177 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.75/842.63 = 177/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.75x = 842.63 × 177
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.75x = 149,144.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,144.63/561.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.50

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