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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.29, 847.98 and 175.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.29, 847.98 and 175.28 is: 262.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.29 : 847.98 = 175.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.29/847.98 = 175.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.29x = 847.98 × 175.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.29x = 148,629.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,629.69/565.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.93

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