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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.32, 854.18 and 184.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.32, 854.18 and 184.57 is: 276.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.32 : 854.18 = 184.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.32/854.18 = 184.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.32x = 854.18 × 184.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.32x = 157,650.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,650.81/569.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.91

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