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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.70, 849.90 and 176.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.70, 849.90 and 176.70 is: 265.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.70 : 849.90 = 176.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.70/849.90 = 176.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.70x = 849.90 × 176.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.70x = 150,177.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,177.33/566.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.00

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