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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.14, 850.47 and 177.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.14, 850.47 and 177.01 is: 265.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.14 : 850.47 = 177.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.14/850.47 = 177.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.14x = 850.47 × 177.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.14x = 150,537.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,537.88/567.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.43

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