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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562.69, 844.03 and 172.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562.69, 844.03 and 172.68 is: 259.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562.69 : 844.03 = 172.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562.69/844.03 = 172.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562.69x = 844.03 × 172.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562.69x = 145,748.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,748.41/562.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.02

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