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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.67, 849.92 and 181.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.67, 849.92 and 181.92 is: 272.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.67 : 849.92 = 181.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.67/849.92 = 181.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.67x = 849.92 × 181.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.67x = 154,616.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,616.54/566.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.85

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