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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.52, 854.12 and 179.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.52, 854.12 and 179.55 is: 269.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.52 : 854.12 = 179.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.52/854.12 = 179.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.52x = 854.12 × 179.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.52x = 153,357.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,357.69/569.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.28

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