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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.69, 914.63 and 176.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.69, 914.63 and 176.79 is: 265.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.69 : 914.63 = 176.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.69/914.63 = 176.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.69x = 914.63 × 176.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.69x = 161,696.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,696.55/609.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.21

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