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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609, 913.50 and 176.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609, 913.50 and 176.16 is: 264.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609 : 913.50 = 176.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609/913.50 = 176.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609x = 913.50 × 176.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609x = 160,922.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,922.16/609
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.24

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