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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.04, 847.54 and 154.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.04, 847.54 and 154.17 is: 231.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.04 : 847.54 = 154.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.04/847.54 = 154.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.04x = 847.54 × 154.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.04x = 130,665.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,665.24/565.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.25

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