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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.01, 853.25 and 184.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.01, 853.25 and 184.17 is: 276.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.01 : 853.25 = 184.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.01/853.25 = 184.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.01x = 853.25 × 184.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.01x = 157,142.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,142.13/569.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.17

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