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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.03, 848.92 and 155.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.03, 848.92 and 155.20 is: 232.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.03 : 848.92 = 155.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.03/848.92 = 155.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.03x = 848.92 × 155.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.03x = 131,752.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,752.38/566.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.77

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