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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.91, 853.49 and 184.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.91, 853.49 and 184.43 is: 276.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.91 : 853.49 = 184.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.91/853.49 = 184.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.91x = 853.49 × 184.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.91x = 157,408.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,408.24/568.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.68

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