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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.47, 843.67 and 151.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.47, 843.67 and 151.65 is: 227.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.47 : 843.67 = 151.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.47/843.67 = 151.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.47x = 843.67 × 151.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.47x = 127,939.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,939.52/562.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.46

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