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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.76, 914.52 and 176.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.76, 914.52 and 176.92 is: 265.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.76 : 914.52 = 176.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.76/914.52 = 176.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.76x = 914.52 × 176.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.76x = 161,796.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,796.88/609.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.35

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