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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.20, 913.81 and 176.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.20, 913.81 and 176.37 is: 264.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.20 : 913.81 = 176.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.20/913.81 = 176.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.20x = 913.81 × 176.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.20x = 161,168.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,168.67/609.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.56

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