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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.34, 849.63 and 176.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.34, 849.63 and 176.33 is: 264.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.34 : 849.63 = 176.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.34/849.63 = 176.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.34x = 849.63 × 176.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.34x = 149,817.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,817.82/566.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.54

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