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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.84, 853.08 and 184

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.84, 853.08 and 184 is: 275.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.84 : 853.08 = 184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.84/853.08 = 184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.84x = 853.08 × 184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.84x = 156,966.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,966.72/568.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.94

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