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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.77, 854.29 and 179.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.77, 854.29 and 179.66 is: 269.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.77 : 854.29 = 179.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.77/854.29 = 179.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.77x = 854.29 × 179.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.77x = 153,481.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,481.74/569.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.37

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