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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.80, 851.72 and 183

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.80, 851.72 and 183 is: 274.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.80 : 851.72 = 183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.80/851.72 = 183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.80x = 851.72 × 183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.80x = 155,864.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,864.76/567.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.51

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