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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.45, 913.89 and 176.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.45, 913.89 and 176.52 is: 264.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.45 : 913.89 = 176.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.45/913.89 = 176.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.45x = 913.89 × 176.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.45x = 161,319.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,319.86/609.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.70

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