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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.96, 842.88 and 177.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.96, 842.88 and 177.18 is: 265.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.96 : 842.88 = 177.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.96/842.88 = 177.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.96x = 842.88 × 177.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.96x = 149,341.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,341.48/561.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.75

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