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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.16, 847.73 and 154.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.16, 847.73 and 154.30 is: 231.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.16 : 847.73 = 154.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.16/847.73 = 154.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.16x = 847.73 × 154.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.16x = 130,800.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,800.50/565.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.44

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