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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.94, 851.87 and 177.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.94, 851.87 and 177.94 is: 266.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.94 : 851.87 = 177.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.94/851.87 = 177.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.94x = 851.87 × 177.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.94x = 151,577.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,577.49/567.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.89

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