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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.76, 853.20 and 178.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.76, 853.20 and 178.79 is: 268.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.76 : 853.20 = 178.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.76/853.20 = 178.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.76x = 853.20 × 178.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.76x = 152,539.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,539.36/568.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.20

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