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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.52, 850.74 and 182.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.52, 850.74 and 182.50 is: 273.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.52 : 850.74 = 182.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.52/850.74 = 182.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.52x = 850.74 × 182.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.52x = 155,260.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,260.05/567.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.58

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