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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.57, 843.77 and 151.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.57, 843.77 and 151.74 is: 227.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.57 : 843.77 = 151.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.57/843.77 = 151.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.57x = 843.77 × 151.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.57x = 128,034.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,034.04/562.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.59

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