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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.72, 844.08 and 178

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.72, 844.08 and 178 is: 267

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.72 : 844.08 = 178 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.72/844.08 = 178/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.72x = 844.08 × 178
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.72x = 150,246.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,246.24/562.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267

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