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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.06, 852.09 and 183.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.06, 852.09 and 183.34 is: 275.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.06 : 852.09 = 183.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.06/852.09 = 183.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.06x = 852.09 × 183.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.06x = 156,222.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,222.18/568.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.01

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