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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.40, 854.16 and 184.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.40, 854.16 and 184.56 is: 276.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.40 : 854.16 = 184.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.40/854.16 = 184.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.40x = 854.16 × 184.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.40x = 157,643.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,643.77/569.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.86

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