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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.47, 852.37 and 178.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.47, 852.37 and 178.37 is: 267.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.47 : 852.37 = 178.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.47/852.37 = 178.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.47x = 852.37 × 178.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.47x = 152,037.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,037.24/568.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.45

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