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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.20, 849.20 and 176.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.20, 849.20 and 176.12 is: 264.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.20 : 849.20 = 176.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.20/849.20 = 176.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.20x = 849.20 × 176.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.20x = 149,561.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,561.10/566.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.15

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