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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.18, 913.84 and 176.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.18, 913.84 and 176.34 is: 264.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.18 : 913.84 = 176.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.18/913.84 = 176.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.18x = 913.84 × 176.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.18x = 161,146.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,146.55/609.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.53

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