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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.69, 843.97 and 151.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.69, 843.97 and 151.80 is: 227.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.69 : 843.97 = 151.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.69/843.97 = 151.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.69x = 843.97 × 151.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.69x = 128,114.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,114.27/562.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.68

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