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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.24, 850.82 and 182.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.24, 850.82 and 182.52 is: 273.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.24 : 850.82 = 182.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.24/850.82 = 182.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.24x = 850.82 × 182.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.24x = 155,291.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,291.67/567.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.77

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