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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.02, 847.54 and 154.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.02, 847.54 and 154.20 is: 231.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.02 : 847.54 = 154.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.02/847.54 = 154.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.02x = 847.54 × 154.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.02x = 130,690.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,690.67/565.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.30

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