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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.07, 851.64 and 177.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.07, 851.64 and 177.83 is: 266.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.07 : 851.64 = 177.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.07/851.64 = 177.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.07x = 851.64 × 177.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.07x = 151,445.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,445.41/568.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.59

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