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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.36, 843.42 and 177.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.36, 843.42 and 177.52 is: 266.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.36 : 843.42 = 177.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.36/843.42 = 177.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.36x = 843.42 × 177.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.36x = 149,723.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,723.92/562.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.24

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