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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.16, 850.74 and 182.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.16, 850.74 and 182.68 is: 274.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.16 : 850.74 = 182.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.16/850.74 = 182.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.16x = 850.74 × 182.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.16x = 155,413.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,413.18/567.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.02

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