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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.09, 853.77 and 179.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.09, 853.77 and 179.11 is: 268.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.09 : 853.77 = 179.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.09/853.77 = 179.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.09x = 853.77 × 179.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.09x = 152,920.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,920.48/569.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.71

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