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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.94, 842.91 and 177.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.94, 842.91 and 177.19 is: 265.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.94 : 842.91 = 177.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.94/842.91 = 177.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.94x = 842.91 × 177.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.94x = 149,352.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,352.45/561.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.78

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