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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.66, 854.42 and 184.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.66, 854.42 and 184.91 is: 277.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.66 : 854.42 = 184.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.66/854.42 = 184.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.66x = 854.42 × 184.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.66x = 157,990.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,990.80/569.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.34

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