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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.32, 914 and 176.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.32, 914 and 176.48 is: 264.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.32 : 914 = 176.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.32/914 = 176.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.32x = 914 × 176.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.32x = 161,302.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,302.72/609.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.73

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