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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.94, 844.38 and 178.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.94, 844.38 and 178.16 is: 267.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.94 : 844.38 = 178.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.94/844.38 = 178.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.94x = 844.38 × 178.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.94x = 150,434.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,434.74/562.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.23

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