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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.62, 849.72 and 181.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.62, 849.72 and 181.86 is: 272.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.62 : 849.72 = 181.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.62/849.72 = 181.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.62x = 849.72 × 181.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.62x = 154,530.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,530.08/566.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.72

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