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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.38, 853.88 and 184.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.38, 853.88 and 184.54 is: 276.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.38 : 853.88 = 184.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.38/853.88 = 184.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.38x = 853.88 × 184.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.38x = 157,569.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,569.82/569.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.74

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