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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.19, 849.24 and 176.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.19, 849.24 and 176.18 is: 264.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.19 : 849.24 = 176.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.19/849.24 = 176.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.19x = 849.24 × 176.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.19x = 149,614.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,614.86/566.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.25

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