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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.97, 853.59 and 178.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.97, 853.59 and 178.95 is: 268.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.97 : 853.59 = 178.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.97/853.59 = 178.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.97x = 853.59 × 178.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.97x = 152,749.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,749.93/568.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.47

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