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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.38, 854.08 and 179.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.38, 854.08 and 179.37 is: 269.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.38 : 854.08 = 179.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.38/854.08 = 179.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.38x = 854.08 × 179.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.38x = 153,195.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,195.43/569.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.06

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