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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 561.17, 841.66 and 150.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 561.17, 841.66 and 150.33 is: 225.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    561.17 : 841.66 = 150.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    561.17/841.66 = 150.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    561.17x = 841.66 × 150.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    561.17x = 126,526.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,526.75/561.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.47

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