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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.89, 850.10 and 176.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.89, 850.10 and 176.76 is: 265.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.89 : 850.10 = 176.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.89/850.10 = 176.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.89x = 850.10 × 176.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.89x = 150,258.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,258.98/566.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.06

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