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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.16, 913.73 and 176.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.16, 913.73 and 176.31 is: 264.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.16 : 913.73 = 176.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.16/913.73 = 176.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.16x = 913.73 × 176.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.16x = 161,102.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,102.28/609.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.47

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