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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 567.97, 851.96 and 177.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 567.97, 851.96 and 177.98 is: 266.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    567.97 : 851.96 = 177.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    567.97/851.96 = 177.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    567.97x = 851.96 × 177.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    567.97x = 151,628.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,628.03/567.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.97

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