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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.94, 844.34 and 178.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.94, 844.34 and 178.20 is: 267.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.94 : 844.34 = 178.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.94/844.34 = 178.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.94x = 844.34 × 178.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.94x = 150,461.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,461.39/562.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.28

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