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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.67, 851.41 and 182.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.67, 851.41 and 182.92 is: 274.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.67 : 851.41 = 182.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.67/851.41 = 182.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.67x = 851.41 × 182.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.67x = 155,739.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,739.92/567.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.35

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