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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.25, 854.01 and 179.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.25, 854.01 and 179.26 is: 268.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.25 : 854.01 = 179.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.25/854.01 = 179.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.25x = 854.01 × 179.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.25x = 153,087.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,087.70/569.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.93

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