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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.71, 849.96 and 176.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.71, 849.96 and 176.67 is: 264.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.71 : 849.96 = 176.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.71/849.96 = 176.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.71x = 849.96 × 176.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.71x = 150,158.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,158.18/566.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.96

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