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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.16, 843.12 and 172.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.16, 843.12 and 172.16 is: 258.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.16 : 843.12 = 172.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.16/843.12 = 172.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.16x = 843.12 × 172.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.16x = 145,151.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,151.54/562.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.20

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