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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.79, 854.63 and 179.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.79, 854.63 and 179.78 is: 269.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.79 : 854.63 = 179.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.79/854.63 = 179.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.79x = 854.63 × 179.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.79x = 153,640.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,640.21/569.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.64

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