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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.88, 850.49 and 182.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.88, 850.49 and 182.13 is: 273.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.88 : 850.49 = 182.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.88/850.49 = 182.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.88x = 850.49 × 182.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.88x = 154,899.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,899.74/566.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.25

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