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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.99, 850.41 and 177.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.99, 850.41 and 177.24 is: 265.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.99 : 850.41 = 177.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.99/850.41 = 177.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.99x = 850.41 × 177.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.99x = 150,726.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,726.67/566.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.84

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