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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.38, 854.06 and 179.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.38, 854.06 and 179.41 is: 269.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.38 : 854.06 = 179.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.38/854.06 = 179.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.38x = 854.06 × 179.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.38x = 153,228.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,228.96/569.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.12

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