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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.83, 850.32 and 176.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.83, 850.32 and 176.86 is: 265.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.83 : 850.32 = 176.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.83/850.32 = 176.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.83x = 850.32 × 176.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.83x = 150,386.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,386.76/566.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.31

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