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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.15, 843.21 and 177.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.15, 843.21 and 177.40 is: 266.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.15 : 843.21 = 177.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.15/843.21 = 177.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.15x = 843.21 × 177.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.15x = 149,582.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,582.90/562.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.09

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