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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.67, 854.42 and 184.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.67, 854.42 and 184.92 is: 277.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.67 : 854.42 = 184.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.67/854.42 = 184.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.67x = 854.42 × 184.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.67x = 157,998.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,998.42/569.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.35

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