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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.21, 849.11 and 176.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.21, 849.11 and 176.24 is: 264.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.21 : 849.11 = 176.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.21/849.11 = 176.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.21x = 849.11 × 176.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.21x = 149,647.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,647.15/566.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.30

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