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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.92, 853.26 and 184.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.92, 853.26 and 184.08 is: 276.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.92 : 853.26 = 184.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.92/853.26 = 184.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.92x = 853.26 × 184.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.92x = 157,068.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,068.10/568.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.08

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