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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.63, 914.49 and 176.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.63, 914.49 and 176.75 is: 265.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.63 : 914.49 = 176.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.63/914.49 = 176.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.63x = 914.49 × 176.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.63x = 161,635.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,635.22/609.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.14

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