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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.08, 852.18 and 183.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.08, 852.18 and 183.48 is: 275.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.08 : 852.18 = 183.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.08/852.18 = 183.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.08x = 852.18 × 183.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.08x = 156,357.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,357.99/568.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.24

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