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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.51, 852.68 and 178.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.51, 852.68 and 178.42 is: 267.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.51 : 852.68 = 178.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.51/852.68 = 178.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.51x = 852.68 × 178.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.51x = 152,135.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,135.17/568.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.60

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