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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.02, 847.67 and 175.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.02, 847.67 and 175.02 is: 262.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.02 : 847.67 = 175.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.02/847.67 = 175.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.02x = 847.67 × 175.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.02x = 148,359.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,359.20/565.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.57

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