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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.75, 914.58 and 176.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.75, 914.58 and 176.88 is: 265.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.75 : 914.58 = 176.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.75/914.58 = 176.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.75x = 914.58 × 176.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.75x = 161,770.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,770.91/609.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.31

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