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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.80, 844.12 and 178

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.80, 844.12 and 178 is: 266.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.80 : 844.12 = 178 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.80/844.12 = 178/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.80x = 844.12 × 178
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.80x = 150,253.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,253.36/562.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.97

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