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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.48, 852.72 and 183.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.48, 852.72 and 183.73 is: 275.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.48 : 852.72 = 183.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.48/852.72 = 183.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.48x = 852.72 × 183.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.48x = 156,667.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,667.14/568.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.59

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