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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.54, 843.79 and 151.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.54, 843.79 and 151.67 is: 227.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.54 : 843.79 = 151.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.54/843.79 = 151.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.54x = 843.79 × 151.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.54x = 127,977.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,977.63/562.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.50

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