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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.26, 852.04 and 178.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.26, 852.04 and 178.15 is: 267.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.26 : 852.04 = 178.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.26/852.04 = 178.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.26x = 852.04 × 178.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.26x = 151,790.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,790.93/568.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.12

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