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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.52, 914.28 and 176.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.52, 914.28 and 176.74 is: 265.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.52 : 914.28 = 176.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.52/914.28 = 176.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.52x = 914.28 × 176.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.52x = 161,589.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,589.85/609.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.11

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