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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.26, 852.39 and 178.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.26, 852.39 and 178.29 is: 267.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.26 : 852.39 = 178.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.26/852.39 = 178.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.26x = 852.39 × 178.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.26x = 151,972.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,972.61/568.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.44

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