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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.16, 853.92 and 184.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.16, 853.92 and 184.68 is: 277.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.16 : 853.92 = 184.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.16/853.92 = 184.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.16x = 853.92 × 184.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.16x = 157,701.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,701.95/569.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.08

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