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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.43, 843.64 and 151.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.43, 843.64 and 151.61 is: 227.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.43 : 843.64 = 151.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.43/843.64 = 151.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.43x = 843.64 × 151.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.43x = 127,899.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,899.66/562.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.40

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