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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.71, 853.18 and 178.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.71, 853.18 and 178.70 is: 268.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.71 : 853.18 = 178.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.71/853.18 = 178.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.71x = 853.18 × 178.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.71x = 152,463.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,463.27/568.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.09

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