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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.94, 850.40 and 176.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.94, 850.40 and 176.95 is: 265.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.94 : 850.40 = 176.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.94/850.40 = 176.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.94x = 850.40 × 176.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.94x = 150,478.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,478.28/566.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.42

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