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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.11, 853.80 and 179.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.11, 853.80 and 179.14 is: 268.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.11 : 853.80 = 179.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.11/853.80 = 179.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.11x = 853.80 × 179.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.11x = 152,947.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,947.38/569.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.75

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