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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.17, 847.84 and 175.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.17, 847.84 and 175.21 is: 262.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.17 : 847.84 = 175.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.17/847.84 = 175.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.17x = 847.84 × 175.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.17x = 148,544.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,544.93/565.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.83

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