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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.16, 852.20 and 183.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.16, 852.20 and 183.38 is: 275.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.16 : 852.20 = 183.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.16/852.20 = 183.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.16x = 852.20 × 183.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.16x = 156,272.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,272.63/568.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.05

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