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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.64, 851.58 and 182.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.64, 851.58 and 182.88 is: 274.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.64 : 851.58 = 182.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.64/851.58 = 182.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.64x = 851.58 × 182.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.64x = 155,736.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,736.95/567.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.36

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