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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.32, 851.08 and 177.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.32, 851.08 and 177.34 is: 266.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.32 : 851.08 = 177.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.32/851.08 = 177.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.32x = 851.08 × 177.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.32x = 150,930.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,930.53/567.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.04

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