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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.66, 851.61 and 177.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.66, 851.61 and 177.65 is: 266.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.66 : 851.61 = 177.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.66/851.61 = 177.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.66x = 851.61 × 177.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.66x = 151,284.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,284.26/567.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.51

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