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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.54, 852.93 and 184.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.54, 852.93 and 184.06 is: 276.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.54 : 852.93 = 184.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.54/852.93 = 184.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.54x = 852.93 × 184.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.54x = 156,985.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,985.11/568.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.12

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