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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.11, 913.62 and 176.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.11, 913.62 and 176.21 is: 264.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.11 : 913.62 = 176.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.11/913.62 = 176.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.11x = 913.62 × 176.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.11x = 160,988.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,988.98/609.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.30

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