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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.62, 914.48 and 176.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.62, 914.48 and 176.76 is: 265.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.62 : 914.48 = 176.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.62/914.48 = 176.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.62x = 914.48 × 176.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.62x = 161,643.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,643.48/609.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.15

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