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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 565.39, 847.78 and 175.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 565.39, 847.78 and 175.23 is: 262.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    565.39 : 847.78 = 175.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    565.39/847.78 = 175.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    565.39x = 847.78 × 175.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    565.39x = 148,556.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,556.05/565.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.75

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