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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.26, 853.74 and 179.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.26, 853.74 and 179.18 is: 268.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.26 : 853.74 = 179.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.26/853.74 = 179.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.26x = 853.74 × 179.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.26x = 152,973.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,973.13/569.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.72

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