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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.89, 854.84 and 179.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.89, 854.84 and 179.88 is: 269.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.89 : 854.84 = 179.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.89/854.84 = 179.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.89x = 854.84 × 179.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.89x = 153,768.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,768.62/569.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.82

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