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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.42, 854.16 and 179.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.42, 854.16 and 179.68 is: 269.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.42 : 854.16 = 179.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.42/854.16 = 179.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.42x = 854.16 × 179.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.42x = 153,475.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,475.47/569.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.53

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