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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.06, 850.57 and 177.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.06, 850.57 and 177.05 is: 265.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.06 : 850.57 = 177.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.06/850.57 = 177.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.06x = 850.57 × 177.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.06x = 150,595.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,595.10/567.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.57

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