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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.63, 914.44 and 176.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.63, 914.44 and 176.78 is: 265.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.63 : 914.44 = 176.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.63/914.44 = 176.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.63x = 914.44 × 176.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.63x = 161,654.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,654.70/609.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.17

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