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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.10, 847.68 and 154.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.10, 847.68 and 154.23 is: 231.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.10 : 847.68 = 154.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.10/847.68 = 154.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.10x = 847.68 × 154.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.10x = 130,737.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,737.69/565.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.36

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