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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.26, 847.91 and 175.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.26, 847.91 and 175.53 is: 263.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.26 : 847.91 = 175.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.26/847.91 = 175.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.26x = 847.91 × 175.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.26x = 148,829.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,829.40/565.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.30

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