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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.69, 850.05 and 181.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.69, 850.05 and 181.94 is: 272.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.69 : 850.05 = 181.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.69/850.05 = 181.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.69x = 850.05 × 181.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.69x = 154,658.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,658.10/566.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.91

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