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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.01, 847.53 and 154.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.01, 847.53 and 154.19 is: 231.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.01 : 847.53 = 154.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.01/847.53 = 154.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.01x = 847.53 × 154.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.01x = 130,680.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,680.65/565.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.29

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