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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.04, 852.17 and 183.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.04, 852.17 and 183.56 is: 275.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.04 : 852.17 = 183.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.04/852.17 = 183.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.04x = 852.17 × 183.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.04x = 156,420.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,420.52/568.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.37

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