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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.78, 844.31 and 178.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.78, 844.31 and 178.03 is: 267.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.78 : 844.31 = 178.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.78/844.31 = 178.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.78x = 844.31 × 178.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.78x = 150,314.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,314.01/562.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.09

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