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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.04, 849.06 and 155.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.04, 849.06 and 155.17 is: 232.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.04 : 849.06 = 155.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.04/849.06 = 155.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.04x = 849.06 × 155.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.04x = 131,744.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,744.49/566.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.75

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