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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.19, 913.92 and 176.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.19, 913.92 and 176.31 is: 264.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.19 : 913.92 = 176.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.19/913.92 = 176.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.19x = 913.92 × 176.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.19x = 161,133.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,133.24/609.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.50

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