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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.42, 853.65 and 179.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.42, 853.65 and 179.17 is: 268.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.42 : 853.65 = 179.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.42/853.65 = 179.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.42x = 853.65 × 179.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.42x = 152,948.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,948.47/569.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.60

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