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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.64, 849.93 and 181.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.64, 849.93 and 181.89 is: 272.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.64 : 849.93 = 181.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.64/849.93 = 181.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.64x = 849.93 × 181.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.64x = 154,593.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,593.77/566.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.83

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