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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.66, 852.99 and 178.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.66, 852.99 and 178.80 is: 268.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.66 : 852.99 = 178.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.66/852.99 = 178.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.66x = 852.99 × 178.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.66x = 152,514.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,514.61/568.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.20

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