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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.08, 849.16 and 181.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.08, 849.16 and 181.34 is: 272.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.08 : 849.16 = 181.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.08/849.16 = 181.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.08x = 849.16 × 181.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.08x = 153,986.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,986.67/566.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.02

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