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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.76, 849.80 and 176.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.76, 849.80 and 176.65 is: 264.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.76 : 849.80 = 176.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.76/849.80 = 176.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.76x = 849.80 × 176.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.76x = 150,116.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,116.29/566.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.87

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