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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.23, 853.50 and 179.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.23, 853.50 and 179.12 is: 268.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.23 : 853.50 = 179.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.23/853.50 = 179.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.23x = 853.50 × 179.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.23x = 152,878.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,878.92/569.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.57

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