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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.67, 851.51 and 177.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.67, 851.51 and 177.66 is: 266.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.67 : 851.51 = 177.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.67/851.51 = 177.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.67x = 851.51 × 177.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.67x = 151,274.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,274.12/567.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.48

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