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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.10, 847.71 and 175.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.10, 847.71 and 175.11 is: 262.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.10 : 847.71 = 175.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.10/847.71 = 175.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.10x = 847.71 × 175.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.10x = 148,438.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,438.66/565.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.68

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