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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 566.19, 849.30 and 155.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 566.19, 849.30 and 155.34 is: 233.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    566.19 : 849.30 = 155.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    566.19/849.30 = 155.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    566.19x = 849.30 × 155.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    566.19x = 131,930.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,930.26/566.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.01

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