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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.16, 853.67 and 184.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.16, 853.67 and 184.41 is: 276.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.16 : 853.67 = 184.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.16/853.67 = 184.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.16x = 853.67 × 184.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.16x = 157,425.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,425.75/569.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.59

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