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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 569.99, 854.90 and 180.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 569.99, 854.90 and 180.02 is: 270.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    569.99 : 854.90 = 180.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    569.99/854.90 = 180.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    569.99x = 854.90 × 180.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    569.99x = 153,902.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,902.02/569.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.01

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