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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.52, 854.24 and 184.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.52, 854.24 and 184.72 is: 277.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.52 : 854.24 = 184.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.52/854.24 = 184.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.52x = 854.24 × 184.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.52x = 157,795.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,795.21/569.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.07

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