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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.66, 843.92 and 151.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.66, 843.92 and 151.82 is: 227.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.66 : 843.92 = 151.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.66/843.92 = 151.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.66x = 843.92 × 151.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.66x = 128,123.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,123.93/562.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.71

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