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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.25, 853.99 and 179.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.25, 853.99 and 179.31 is: 269.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.25 : 853.99 = 179.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.25/853.99 = 179.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.25x = 853.99 × 179.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.25x = 153,127.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,127.97/569.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.00

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