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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.55, 854.33 and 184.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.55, 854.33 and 184.80 is: 277.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.55 : 854.33 = 184.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.55/854.33 = 184.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.55x = 854.33 × 184.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.55x = 157,879.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,879.26/569.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.20

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