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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.44, 853.77 and 179.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.44, 853.77 and 179.31 is: 268.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.44 : 853.77 = 179.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.44/853.77 = 179.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.44x = 853.77 × 179.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.44x = 153,093.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,093.37/569.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.85

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