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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.25, 849.24 and 176.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.25, 849.24 and 176.15 is: 264.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.25 : 849.24 = 176.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.25/849.24 = 176.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.25x = 849.24 × 176.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.25x = 149,589.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,589.38/566.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.18

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