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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.04, 849.12 and 176.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.04, 849.12 and 176.03 is: 264.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.04 : 849.12 = 176.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.04/849.12 = 176.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.04x = 849.12 × 176.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.04x = 149,470.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,470.59/566.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.06

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