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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.94, 850.62 and 176.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.94, 850.62 and 176.97 is: 265.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.94 : 850.62 = 176.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.94/850.62 = 176.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.94x = 850.62 × 176.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.94x = 150,534.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,534.22/566.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.52

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