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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.42, 854.13 and 184.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.42, 854.13 and 184.67 is: 277.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.42 : 854.13 = 184.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.42/854.13 = 184.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.42x = 854.13 × 184.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.42x = 157,732.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,732.19/569.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.01

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