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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.06, 850.60 and 182.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.06, 850.60 and 182.31 is: 273.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.06 : 850.60 = 182.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.06/850.60 = 182.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.06x = 850.60 × 182.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.06x = 155,072.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,072.89/567.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.47

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