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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.88, 844.30 and 178.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.88, 844.30 and 178.14 is: 267.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.88 : 844.30 = 178.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.88/844.30 = 178.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.88x = 844.30 × 178.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.88x = 150,403.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,403.60/562.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.20

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