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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.93, 851.72 and 183.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.93, 851.72 and 183.09 is: 274.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.93 : 851.72 = 183.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.93/851.72 = 183.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.93x = 851.72 × 183.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.93x = 155,943.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,943.69/567.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.58

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