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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.41, 852.74 and 178.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.41, 852.74 and 178.40 is: 267.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.41 : 852.74 = 178.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.41/852.74 = 178.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.41x = 852.74 × 178.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.41x = 152,123.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,123.66/568.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.63

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