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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.76, 850.04 and 176.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.76, 850.04 and 176.72 is: 265.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.76 : 850.04 = 176.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.76/850.04 = 176.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.76x = 850.04 × 176.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.76x = 150,219.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,219.07/566.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.05

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