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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.15, 843.19 and 172.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.15, 843.19 and 172.15 is: 258.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.15 : 843.19 = 172.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.15/843.19 = 172.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.15x = 843.19 × 172.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.15x = 145,154.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,154.95/562.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.21

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