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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.30, 853.97 and 179.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.30, 853.97 and 179.33 is: 268.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.30 : 853.97 = 179.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.30/853.97 = 179.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.30x = 853.97 × 179.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.30x = 153,137.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,137.27/569.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.99

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