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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.80, 850.32 and 182

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.80, 850.32 and 182 is: 273.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.80 : 850.32 = 182 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.80/850.32 = 182/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.80x = 850.32 × 182
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.80x = 154,758.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,758.24/566.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.04

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