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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.44, 849.69 and 176.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.44, 849.69 and 176.47 is: 264.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.44 : 849.69 = 176.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.44/849.69 = 176.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.44x = 849.69 × 176.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.44x = 149,944.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,944.79/566.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.71

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