Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562, 843.15 and 177.25
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 562, 843.15 and 177.25 is: 265.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
562 : 843.15 = 177.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
562/843.15 = 177.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
562x = 843.15 × 177.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
562x = 149,448.34 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 149,448.34/562 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 265.92
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