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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.13, 849.23 and 176.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.13, 849.23 and 176.16 is: 264.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.13 : 849.23 = 176.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.13/849.23 = 176.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.13x = 849.23 × 176.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.13x = 149,599.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,599.48/566.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.25

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