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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.14, 852.19 and 178.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.14, 852.19 and 178.31 is: 267.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.14 : 852.19 = 178.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.14/852.19 = 178.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.14x = 852.19 × 178.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.14x = 151,954.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,954.00/568.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.46

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