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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.75, 851.76 and 183

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.75, 851.76 and 183 is: 274.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.75 : 851.76 = 183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.75/851.76 = 183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.75x = 851.76 × 183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.75x = 155,872.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,872.08/567.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.54

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