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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.61, 852.95 and 178.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.61, 852.95 and 178.65 is: 267.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.61 : 852.95 = 178.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.61/852.95 = 178.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.61x = 852.95 × 178.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.61x = 152,379.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,379.96/568.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.99

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