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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.82, 850.43 and 182.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.82, 850.43 and 182.07 is: 273.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.82 : 850.43 = 182.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.82/850.43 = 182.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.82x = 850.43 × 182.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.82x = 154,836.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,836.88/566.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.17

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