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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.04, 853.67 and 184.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.04, 853.67 and 184.56 is: 276.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.04 : 853.67 = 184.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.04/853.67 = 184.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.04x = 853.67 × 184.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.04x = 157,553.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,553.34/569.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.88

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