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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.10, 852.16 and 202.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.10, 852.16 and 202.70 is: 304.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.10 : 852.16 = 202.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.10/852.16 = 202.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.10x = 852.16 × 202.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.10x = 172,732.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,732.83/568.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.05

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