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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.81, 842.72 and 177.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.81, 842.72 and 177.06 is: 265.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.81 : 842.72 = 177.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.81/842.72 = 177.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.81x = 842.72 × 177.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.81x = 149,212.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,212.00/561.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.59

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