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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.30, 850.98 and 177.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.30, 850.98 and 177.28 is: 265.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.30 : 850.98 = 177.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.30/850.98 = 177.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.30x = 850.98 × 177.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.30x = 150,861.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,861.73/567.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.93

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