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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.38, 843.62 and 177.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.38, 843.62 and 177.62 is: 266.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.38 : 843.62 = 177.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.38/843.62 = 177.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.38x = 843.62 × 177.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.38x = 149,843.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,843.78/562.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.45

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