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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.31, 850.97 and 182.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.31, 850.97 and 182.56 is: 273.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.31 : 850.97 = 182.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.31/850.97 = 182.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.31x = 850.97 × 182.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.31x = 155,353.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,353.08/567.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.84

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