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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.09, 850.45 and 182.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.09, 850.45 and 182.25 is: 273.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.09 : 850.45 = 182.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.09/850.45 = 182.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.09x = 850.45 × 182.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.09x = 154,994.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,994.51/567.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.32

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