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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.55, 852.87 and 178.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.55, 852.87 and 178.54 is: 267.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.55 : 852.87 = 178.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.55/852.87 = 178.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.55x = 852.87 × 178.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.55x = 152,271.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,271.41/568.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.82

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