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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.53, 854.42 and 184.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.53, 854.42 and 184.75 is: 277.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.53 : 854.42 = 184.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.53/854.42 = 184.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.53x = 854.42 × 184.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.53x = 157,853.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,853.17/569.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.16

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