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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.16, 847.66 and 175.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.16, 847.66 and 175.08 is: 262.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.16 : 847.66 = 175.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.16/847.66 = 175.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.16x = 847.66 × 175.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.16x = 148,408.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,408.31/565.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.60

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