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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.03, 850.67 and 177.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.03, 850.67 and 177.03 is: 265.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.03 : 850.67 = 177.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.03/850.67 = 177.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.03x = 850.67 × 177.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.03x = 150,589.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,589.86/567.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.58

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