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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.12, 852.18 and 183.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.12, 852.18 and 183.36 is: 275.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.12 : 852.18 = 183.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.12/852.18 = 183.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.12x = 852.18 × 183.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.12x = 156,255.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,255.72/568.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.04

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