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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.08, 850.60 and 182.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.08, 850.60 and 182.34 is: 273.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.08 : 850.60 = 182.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.08/850.60 = 182.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.08x = 850.60 × 182.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.08x = 155,098.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,098.40/567.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.50

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