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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.21, 850.93 and 177.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.21, 850.93 and 177.19 is: 265.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.21 : 850.93 = 177.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.21/850.93 = 177.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.21x = 850.93 × 177.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.21x = 150,779.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,779.00/567.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.83

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