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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.76, 850.32 and 171.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.76, 850.32 and 171.45 is: 257.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.76 : 850.32 = 171.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.76/850.32 = 171.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.76x = 850.32 × 171.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.76x = 145,787.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,787.36/566.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.23

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