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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.68, 853.02 and 178.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.68, 853.02 and 178.70 is: 268.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.68 : 853.02 = 178.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.68/853.02 = 178.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.68x = 853.02 × 178.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.68x = 152,430.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,430.41/568.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.04

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