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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.57, 851.35 and 182.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.57, 851.35 and 182.82 is: 274.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.57 : 851.35 = 182.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.57/851.35 = 182.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.57x = 851.35 × 182.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.57x = 155,639.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,639.55/567.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.22

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