Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.25, 843.51 and 177.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 562.25, 843.51 and 177.50 is: 266.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
562.25 : 843.51 = 177.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
562.25/843.51 = 177.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
562.25x = 843.51 × 177.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
562.25x = 149,723.03 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 149,723.03/562.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 266.29
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