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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.09, 847.60 and 175.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.09, 847.60 and 175.07 is: 262.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.09 : 847.60 = 175.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.09/847.60 = 175.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.09x = 847.60 × 175.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.09x = 148,391.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,391.01/565.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.60

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