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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.47, 849.38 and 176.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.47, 849.38 and 176.37 is: 264.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.47 : 849.38 = 176.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.47/849.38 = 176.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.47x = 849.38 × 176.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.47x = 149,801.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,801.08/566.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.45

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