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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.62, 851.22 and 182.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.62, 851.22 and 182.87 is: 274.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.62 : 851.22 = 182.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.62/851.22 = 182.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.62x = 851.22 × 182.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.62x = 155,658.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,658.35/567.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.23

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