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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.16, 913.75 and 176.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.16, 913.75 and 176.32 is: 264.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.16 : 913.75 = 176.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.16/913.75 = 176.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.16x = 913.75 × 176.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.16x = 161,112.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,112.40/609.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.48

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